Murray Bay Group Site
Murray Bay Group Site is a group tent-only camping area located on Grand Island within the Hiawatha National Forest. The site accommodates between 7 and 25 people and features lakefront proximity with water access. Access to the site requires a 10,560-foot hike. The area provides shaded camping and is rated in good condition. Pets are allowed at this site. (via official site)
- shade
- lakefront
Key facts
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Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- This site takes group bookings only.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- White Pine Lodge
- Krist
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⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
- Sunoco
- Krist
🍽️ Food & drink
- The Duck Pond Eatery & Beer Garden
- Foggy's Steakhouse
- Tracey's at Roam Inn
➕ Medical
- Munsing Memorial Hospital
- Baycare Medical Center
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Swimming pool
- Baseball
🏧 ATM & bank
- Peoples State Bank
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Good to know
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Can I pitch a tent at Murray Bay Group Site?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Who runs Murray Bay Group Site?
Murray Bay Group Site is operated by United States Forest Service.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Murray Bay Group Site?
At Murray Bay Group Site, check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
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- Bay Furnace Campground · United States Forest Service
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