Quiet and cozy! You can see a million stars at night from your balcony!…read more The owner was very nice and accommodating. We will definitely stay here again when visiting.

This was an awesome space to stay! My mom and I stayed one night and had our own space in the same…read moreroom. It's off the beaten path, and had a beautiful view! Super friendly communication about check in, etc. The nearby restaurant was also enjoyable. I'd love to stay here again!

Northwoods Resort is a great place to stay on the UP! It's a family owned business with a welcoming…read moreand knowledgeable staff. It's nestled on the shores of Lake Au Train, which is much warmer than Lake Superior but puts you close enough to explore all the best of the UP & Lake Superior cruises. Each cabin has a fire pit and grill, you can buy wood on site, and many of the cabins have been completely remodeled to include both charm and amenities (AC, tv with streaming options etc). The resort itself is small and would be a great place for a family reunion. There are plenty of boating options and the sand family that owns the resorts also owns a business up there road renting kayaks and canoes. There is a convenience store and pizza place within walking distance and the Pictured Rocks and downtown Munising are just a short drive away. We loved our visit and we'll definitely be back!

Wow! We rented a couple kayaks from Northwoods Resort to float the beautiful Au Train River from…read morebridge to bridge, as they call it. Reservations were by phone and I received a confirmation email with instructions on where to meet. The young man who checked us in was friendly and helpful. We walked the 1/3 mile up the road to the put-in, though the resort offers a free shuttle as well. The river is glorious: a 7-mile easy float through mostly uninhabited areas in the U.P., with clear water, towering pines, sand beaches, and wildlife. The ducks are very friendly and will approach looking for handouts. We enjoyed our 2+ hours on the river and will definitely be back.

Good location with Lake view, friendly staff, well maintained yard, dog friendly, comfortable bed…read more Cons. Way over priced ($230 a night) room is clean on the surface, but dirty phone, tile, etc.

The Beach Inn is a delightful motel. It's simple and quaint. We really liked George, but everyone…read morewas wonderful. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfy. They offer a free breakfast each morning and free bags of ice for your cooler. Gorgeous flowers everywhere and nothing can beat the view. A cute little shop to buy your swag and conveniently located to town and pictured rocks. We will be back!

These rooms are perfect! Outside access, private code, contact free. They are very clean with all…read morethe amenities (minus the pool). The owners live near and are so friendly!

I stayed here with my family and it was such a nice place and the staff there were so nice when we…read moreaccidentally locked the key inside the room and it was nice for just one night there.

Had a great time at Scotty's motel a couple weeks ago. The new owners are actively refurbishing…read morethe rooms and grounds, and have what appears to be a very cool plan for the place. Check-in was a breeze, the owners are very accommodating. As we were very late booking, we got one of the unrenovated rooms, which yes, is dated, but they were clean. And we were barely in the room at all. Just showered and slept, as Munising is all about being outside. The rest of the motel grounds are super chill, with plenty of space to spread out outside, a cool dog, and interesting folks to chat with. The best part is that it's walking distance, a couple blocks, to the brew pubs and such in downtown Munising, so was the perfect location. Looking forward to seeing the changes in store for the place. Best of luck to the new owners!

Perfect little spot for exploring Pictured Rocks! We stayed…read morehere while visiting Pictured Rocks, Miners Castle, and Lake Superior, and it was exactly what we needed for a night on the road. The room was clean and comfortable, with a nice shower/bathroom, mini fridge, and some sort of hot-water thingy that I never quite figured out . Check-in was super easy. I was able to check in right from my phone, and they sent us a numerical code to get into the room, so there was no hassle with keys or waiting around. They also have a community fire pit, which would be such a nice place to relax after a day of exploring. And they're dog-friendly, which was one of the reasons we chose this place! We ended up leaving our dog at home this trip, but I love having that option for future adventures. The staff was friendly, everything was clean, and the whole experience was easy and convenient. If you're looking for a simple, comfortable place to spend the night while exploring the Upper Peninsula and Lake Superior, this is a great choice. We'd definitely stay here again!

They need to spend more time maintaining what they have instead of building. It was dirty…read more Earwigs all over the place. Bed was hard.

We stayed with our dog Max at the Presque Isle cabin January 3 thru the 7th. The cabin was…read moreperfect, it met all our needs very cozy. Did some X-country skiing and snowshoeing there was plenty of snow and it was beautiful out. Met the owners Tom and Heather, very down to earth people. Greg and Kathy

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.

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.