Whitefish Bay National Forest Scenic Byway

Campground Camping

Two National Forest campgrounds are located along Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway:

• Bay View Campground
• Monocle Lake Campground

Viewing Scenery

There are many waysides along the byway, some of which include the opportunity to experience the majesty of Lake Superior's shoreline.  Develop a sense of this place:  explore the waysides to immerse yourself in the area's scenery and history.

Visitor Centers

A visit to Point Iroquois Lighthouse allows you the chance to interact with staff while experiencing this scenic, historic site!  Tour the visitor center exhibits, climb the tower, or explore the boardwalk.  To learn more about the Lighthouse, click here.

Scenic Driving

Drive these paved 2-lane roads to experience historic sites and several scenic views along Lake Superior's shore.

To get to the shore, travel south from Sault Ste. Marie along the Mackinac Trail (H-63). Follow 6 mile Road west to Brimley State Park, where Lake Shore Drive begins its course along the bay. Traveling along scenic Lake Shore Drive, through areas of northern hardwoods, conifers and wetlands, you encounter not only picturesque views but sites of historic interest.

General Info:

To get to the shore, travel south from Sault Ste. Marie along the Mackinac Trail (H-63). Follow 6 mile Road west to Brimley State Park, where Lake Shore Drive begins its course along the bay. Traveling along scenic Lake Shore Drive, through areas of northern hardwoods, conifers and wetlands, you encounter not only picturesque views but sites of historic interest.