Hay Bay Campground
Opening hours & schedules
Reception, gate and facility hours for Hay Bay Campground.
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Hay Bay Campground.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Hay Bay Campground.
- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
Where Hay Bay Campground sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
Towns and cities closest to Hay Bay Campground — browse campsites near each.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions

The Ishpeming Fire Tower is a fire tower located on Greenstone Ridge in Isle Royale National Park. The tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021.
Mount Desor is the tallest mountain within Isle Royale National Park. Located on Isle Royale in Lake Superior and with an elevation of 1,394 feet (420 m), it is the third highest peak on the lake.
mountain in Keweenaw County, Michigan, United States
beach in Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA
Isle Royale National Park is a national park of the United States consisting of Isle Royale, along with more than 400 small adjacent islands and the surrounding waters of Lake Superior, in Michigan.
🛒 Amenities & services
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
Weather
Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.
Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Hay Bay Campground.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Hay Bay Campground.
Is there drinking water at Hay Bay Campground?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are there toilets at Hay Bay Campground?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
When is Hay Bay Campground open?
Listed opening times: Jun 1-Sep Mo[1].
Who runs Hay Bay Campground?
Hay Bay Campground is operated by United States National Park Service.
Reviews
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Hay Bay Campground.
- South Lake Desor Campground · United States National Park Service
- North Lake Desor
- Siskiwit Bay
- Little Todd
- Island Mine Campground
- Hatchet Lake