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Big Knob State Forest Campground
Big Knob State Forest Campground
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.
What to expect, finding a site
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
- No reservations. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There are vault toilets.
- Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well.
- No electrical available.
- Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground.
- Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.
- One camping unit and six people are allowed per site.
Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Dog sledding
Hiking
Hunting
Paddling
Picnic area
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
Dog sledding
Hiking
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.
Paddling
Explore Lake Michigan from the campground.
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.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Lake Michigan.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.