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Big Knob State Forest Campground

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Big Knob State Forest Campground

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Phone: 906-293-5900

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. The campground is located 13.5 miles southwest of Naubinway via US-2 West and Big Knob Road. 

Amenities & activities

dog sledding

Dog sledding

hiking

Hiking

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Hunting

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Paddling

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Picnic area

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Winter camping

dog sledding

Dog sledding

hiking

Hiking

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Hunting

This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.

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Paddling

Explore Lake Michigan from the campground.

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Picnic area

A small picnic area is located on the east side of the campground near the day-use parking area. There is one picnic table available.

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Rustic sites

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Lake Michigan.

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Winter camping

This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

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Camping rules

Guidelines for camping in a state forest.

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