Big Knob State Forest Campground

US 2 And Big Knob RoadLAT 46.039401230599999 LONG -85.593728230500005, Naubinway, MI 49762
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Boardwalk to the beach at Big Knob State Forest Campground Photo 2
Wildflowers along the beach at Big Knob State Forest Campground Photo 3
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This rustic campground is located on the shore of Lake Michigan. Conveniently located off of US-2 West, you’ll travel down Big Knob Road for six miles before dead-ending at the campground. Sand dunes, beach access and hiking pathways offer excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. Some campsites have direct access to the beach via a narrow footpath. The Marsh Lake Pathway is accessible directly from the campground. The Pine Knob and Crow Lake Pathways are nearby and be accessed from Big Knob Road.

There are 23 sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use. Site #22 is a pull-through site. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 13.5 miles southwest of Naubinway via US-2 West and Big Knob Road.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Local: (906) 293-5900

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Cynthia M | November 2024
Overall nice camping. Would go back.
The campground sites are well marked as we entered in at dark, nicely wooded, and we had a lake view. Easy to contact to get information & resonable off season rates. Only spent 1 night and did not...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
MegoonGore | August 2022
Paradise
I’ve been coming here for vacation since I was a baby and I’m now 35. This is my families little slice of heaven over the bridge. We’ve had such great memories at this campground and it’s near so...
Review Rating: 3 out of 5
lyle7692 | July 2017
Swampy, highway, small beach
We came here because our first choice was full. This place had spaces. And standing water, and mosquitos. It's also very close to US-2. Didn't hate it, but sat here wishing the Lake Michigan...
Review Rating: 3 out of 5
Andrea R | August 2015
Swamp - highway- no real beach access
Well - the positive: Large sites with picnic tables and fire rings - the negative: Surrounded by swamp land - tried to go down to the beach- ankle high muck to get to the water - I loved listening to...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
MrBiscuit00 | July 2015
Great secluded spot!
Awesome secluded water sites. First come first serve but lots of sites in the water. The beach ebbs and flows depending on the lake level, but if the water is too high you can walk a ways through...

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Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5

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Amenities
Features
  • Open Year-round
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

What's Nearby

Non-Motorized Trail
Marsh Lake Pathway
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Non-Motorized Trail
Big Knob/ Crow Lake Pathway
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Restaurants
Pine N Dine Restaurant
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Historic Sites
Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan Marker
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Boating
Naubinway Garfield Township Marina
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Hotels & Motels
adoba® hotel Naubinway
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Museums
Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum
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Destination Areas
Top of the Lake Communities Association
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Outdoors
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Boating
Paddle Sports
Fishing
Hunting
State Parks
Milakokia Lake State Forest Campground
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Little Cove Resort
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