Our tour was cancelled the night before. Which would have been understandable "due to weather" but…read moreconsidering I checked today and they're still booking tours for today, that's quite unnerving. The group text informing me of this cancellation was me and one other kayaker, so I assume they didn't want to waste their time on such a small group. Save your money and go elsewhere. I'll update again if my refund is ever issued. Updated to add refund was issued.

Just got back from the 2 hour tour and it was awesome. Our guide James did a great job making us…read morefeel safe and offered lots of great tips and stories about the area we were padding in. It was a great experience and we can't wait to come back and do a longer trip next time. Thanks guys!

Lots of parking and easy to find. Staff was friendly and provided a hang tag for my America the…read morebeautiful pass! They have the stamps for passport here! Beautiful lakeshore, well maintained and worth the visit!

When I first visited here about two years ago, the visitors building was under renovation and there…read morewas no way to visit. I'm glad to report that now it's fully finished! Inside there's a counter with maps and the NPS cancelation stamp, but not much else. You also have to pay the admission fee at the counter The ranger there is pretty friendly and I overheard her giving advice to other visitors. There's no gift shop or displays/exhibits yet, but I'm hoping they're added in the future. The restrooms are located outside across the path. There's plenty of bathroom stalls. There's also an informational board next to the bathrooms with information about the area and hiking conditions. The Munising Falls are about 800 feet from the visitor center. The main path is paved with some wooden bridge areas, but overall it's a smooth trail. There's a trail to the lower falls which takes you to the level of the plunge pool, but also stairs to the upper falls if you want to get another viewpoint. Make sure to bring bug repellent since there's plenty of mosquitoes around!

Camp Seven Lake was a beautiful spot for our annual friend camping trip this year. Our friend's…read morecoworker and her family have camped here every year for the past decade, and I can definitely see why. Getting to the campground was a little dicey as we didn't have great cell service for our map - I recommend writing out the turns beforehand and taking screen shots of the map route to help. The drive in was super pot-holey and a bit rough so take it slow and watch for craters! The sites at Camp Seven Lake are huge and not packed in super close like some parks. Lake Seven is 60 acres and great for boating and fishing, plus there's a really nice, small beach. There is lots of grassy space for picnics and bocce ball/yard games as well. The vault toilets were kept fairly clean and I never had to bring in extra toilet paper with me. The camp host stopped by a couple of times to see if we needed anything and was very friendly. The whole camp seemed really quiet and I never had any complaints about noise. There were lots of families and campers but it made for great tent camping too - our site had plenty of shade. It rained a bit on our first and last days, but the sites are made of small gravel that drained really well, so the sites weren't holding water. I had been worried about bugs, and they weren't too bad but I did use a LOT of DEET due to allergic reactions to insect bites. We were on sites 29 and 30 which was a great location - super close to the beach and vault toilet/water. Another thing we noticed was that the drinking water was by far the best we've ever tasted at any campground! No iron taste or sulphur smell. Just clear, clean tasting, pretty cold water. The beach was very clean and never really that busy; our friends told us that it never gets too crowded. Pack an inflatable tube and float in the swimming area! The only downside of the area is that there's not a ton around. Usually we like to check out breweries and sights when we go camping or at least hit up the camp store for ice and firewood. There's no camp store but Linda's Bread Box is a convenience store nearby, and Kitch-it-i-kipi is a big natural spring that is definitely worth a visit. Otherwise you can go to Manistique or up to Munising. We were traveling with a baby so we mostly stuck close to the campground, which was still great fun. I would love to go back to this campground again next summer!

We stayed at this campgrounds for 2 nights. The location was absolutely lovely. Despite being in…read moreclose proximity to a main road, the campground was super quiet. We heard another camper (with another group) played the sax one evening and it was very soothing with the sound of the lake lapping the shoreline. The camp host kept plenty of air fresheners in all the vault toilets. They were super clean and very pleasant smelling for vault toilets. The campground overall was super well kept.

Bay Furnace Camp and Picnic Grounds is a terrific place to stay for the simple traveler who…read moreappreciates sleeping outdoors in the heart of nature. I discovered Bay Furnace through the app on my phone called Campendium. Campendium was very helpful in assisting me finding worthwhile campsites along my 2021 summer road trip. Although Bay Furnace Campground is technically located in the town of Munising, Michigan, it's actually situated in the charming town of Christmas, MI. Though when I was here visiting back in the month of May...there wasn't anything Christmas(y) about the town, lol. Still, the main purpose for me being in Munising....was to explore the scenic coastal landscape along the shores of Lake Superior. Overall this campground is set just outside Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and a host of beautiful waterfalls. After spending a good portion of my day driving along Pictured Rocks NL...I couldn't find any affordable accommodations in Munising. The next best thing for myself was camping. I had a tent with me and showed up here to Bay Furnace Campground. It was early evening when I pulled up to the entrance area. The instructions stated that Bay Furnace accepts about half reservations at recreation.gov and half on a first come, first served basis. I was a little nervous about not finding a campsite when I started driving throughout the grounds. It was late in the day on a Thursday just at the start of the summer vacation travel season, yet I spotted an unoccupied site right near the entrance and backed my car into the site. Yah, I was good for the evening! As per normal policy...when you arrive, you pick a campsite and then fill out a slip with your payment and drop it into a safety box. Then the campsite is yours and you can start constructing your tent and getting settled in. It was $22 per night. They accept cash and checks, though no credit cards. Checks must be made out to RRM, Inc. and need to include your Drivers License and License Plate Numbers. There are about 50 non-electric campsites on the grounds each with a fire-pit and picnic table. Check-In time is 2pm and Check-Out time is 11am. Honestly, I really lucked out probably grabbing the 50th and last site. Because in general, throughout this UP section of Michigan I had trouble discovering on a whim available campgrounds that weren't full. I was grateful to be here. Unfortunately there weren't any showers to use, but still...I had cell phone reception and each campsite was really spacious. I felt like I had plenty of privacy being in the woods without anyone around. Two extra notes I'd like to mention... I didn't have plans for the night and across the street from Bay Furnace was the Kewadin Christmas Casino. So...after setting up my tent and washing up...I took a short 15 minute walk outside the campground and went inside the casino and played some blackjack for an hour. It was sort of a pleasant change of pace from driving and picture taking all around the UP, to all of a sudden sitting down and playing blackjack at a random casino. Returning back to my campsite, there was a terrific little overlook vista point section just to the side of the entrance where I sat down on the shore of Lake Superior and admired the colorful sunset. It was a pleasant way to end my day. This panoramic coastline beach shore can't be missed when you're walking towards the facilities area. I highly recommend hanging out here when the sun begins to fade. Although I am a big outdoorsy type of person who loves being among nature...I just really wanted this opportunity to highlight Bay Furnace Camp and Picnic Grounds. Munising, Michigan is well known for its scenic waterfalls combined with picturesque vantage points of Lake Superior that makes this section of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan quite popular. But for those tourists who don't mind setting up camp among quiet surroundings with basic amenities, then I believe you will appreciate choosing to stay at Bay Furnace Campground in the heart of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

My husband and I had a great experience at Munising Tourist Park Campground. We loved it so much we…read morebought a sticker to put on our truck tent. This campground looks unassuming at first glance, but it really has everything you need. Our site was equipped with outlets and water hookups, a picnic table, and a fire pit. Firewood is available for purchase at the little camp store. The whole campground sits on the edge of the lake which provides great sunsets. It was oddly quiet in the morning (minus a rude couple using drills to tear down their setup at 6AM, but that was not the campground's fault as they do have quiet hours)-- which is unusual for a family campground. The staff were exceptionally nice and helpful. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

After the first night of my stay, I went to the office to inquire about the campfire policy because…read morea neighboring site's smoke had been blowing through mine for several hours (this was in the daylight, it was warm out, AND the group had left their site and left the fire unattended). The person working laughed at me and essentially told me 'f-you, we don't care about your experience, we aren't going to do anything about it'. Each subsequent night, fires were left burning and unattended while the site occupants slept. On top of the reprehensible customer service and fire safety, the sites are crammed on top of one another with no trees and zero privacy. Also, the water and electric pedestals are shared between 2-4 sites each. On the plus side, it is right on the beach (assuming you can stand being around all the smoke long enough to enjoy it) and close to town. So much for spending time outdoors to enjoy the fresh air.

This is a very convenient camp ground to see many points of interest. There are full hookups and…read morenice drive thru pads. It is tucked behind a golf course. There are no trees around the trailer spots, but the surrounding area is beautiful forest. There are fire pits and picnic tables. We needed a part and had Amazon ship it to the office, and we were able to pick it up at 9 PM. There are 4 clean showers and a nice bathroom. The only recommendation I would give is to add a chair or seat in each shower. The entire campground is very well maintained.

This is a really high rating but the park was perfect for us…read more It's new and has gravel roads, no trees, but electric and water and sewer campsites. It's spacious and most sites are pull through. There are some tent sites back in the woods and along the river, very rural and pretty out there. There is no pool, playground or fenced in pet walk. What I really liked the most was the proximity to local bicycle trails located just off the park, making it easy to ride to Marquette and even Presque island. The Northern Michigan University public golf club is just outside the park. If conditions are right you have an unobstructed view of the Aurora borealis. I've seen many prettier parks but this was just right for our needs. Even though we had some rain the gravel sites didn't get muddy, big plus when traveling with dogs. Enjoy the amazing area, hike, bike, eat and enjoy nature... this park is a great place to set up and then go do the stuff you came here to do.

We have been summer residents living on Buckhorn Road for over 60 years. The Buckhorn Restaurant…read moreis our all-time go to place for lunch dinner, and drinks. The whitefish and perch are always fresh. Burgers are great as well. Reading some of the reviews is very unfair as they predate the current owners who have done well to preserve all the traditions.

We had the hand-breaded cod dinner with a baked potato and coleslaw. The cod was perfectly…read moreprepared. The potato was perfectly cooked. Soft and fluffy! My husband had the 4 piece broasted chicken, coleslaw and french fries. He enjoyed it so much he ordered another 4 piece to go! We make it here at least once a year when we're in the area snowmobiling. They have plenty of table seating and bar seating. It does get crowded here during high snowmobile season. Our server was very personable and checked on us without hovering. We'll eat here again, for sure.

Great spot near the lake for 2 people... possibly with a child. Extremely friendly hosts with a…read moreBEAUTIFUL home. Private entrance and parking spot behind home to your upstairs unit. Hosts have everything you could need or want and then some! Rental is clean, has beautiful decorating and close to anything you might want to do in area. We will definitely be back and highly recommend!