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Big Knob
Big Knob Naubinway is a small unincorporated community located in Mackinac County, Michigan. It is situated on the shore of Lake Michigan, just south of the Mackinac Bridge. The community is known for its scenic views of the lake and its abundance of outdoor activities. Big Knob Naubinway is a popular destination for fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, bear, and bald eagles. The community is also home to a number of small businesses, including a general store, a marina, and a restaurant.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Harry Harrison
Went here in late May of 2024. All the sites were completely empty, and the beach is very long and open. As a bonus it also has a nice water pump. However, the mosquitos were very bad but it could be just the time of year. The sites make a ring around this swamp that is a breeding ground for them. It's also kinda far from the main road so if you need anything in a pinch it's a far drive to get it. Overall, not the bad site. I like it for the remoteness and expansive beach. I'd recommend going when the temperatures get cooler so the mosquitos aren't as bad and when it's not busy.
Greg Huff
Beautiful RUSTIC campground. Unfortunately it has been ruined by the the amount of people running generators continuously night and day, playing loud club music all hours of the day, digging massive holes in the beach and covering them as traps to fall in luckily no one was injured, large groups of kids yelling and screaming late at night, and not cleaning up after their dogs in the campground or on the beach. Sitting by the fire at night the pit toilet smell is overwhelming causing us to call it a night sooner than we wanted. If it were not for the type of campers that have over run the place it would be one of our families favorite campgrounds in Michigan. We spent 4 nights here mid week and it was as noisy or louder than the modern campsites we have previously stayed at.
Greg Krueger
Sites 4 through 7 have good access to the beach via trails entirely on dry land. Campers at other sites can get to the beach via the adjacent picnic area, but the boardwalk to the beach from there is underwater as of summer 2024. Aside from the boardwalk to the beach needing to be raised or repaired, this is a very nice location. There are many sites here with ample surrounding trees, vegetation and spacing for privacy. A hand pump near the campground entrance has crystal clear, good-tasting water. Well worth the 15 minute drive in on gravel roads. There are lots of potholes on the entrance road; take the drive slow if you have a smaller car. Cellular service here was low but typically usable on Verizon.
DRB
We found this campground by comple fluke. IT'S BEAUTIFUL. The lake was right behind us from our site. It is rustic so don't expect anything less than a pit toilet. This was the most relaxing camp trip we have ever had. I can't wait to go again.
Erin Ray
Breathtaking fall colors along the 6 mile stretch of road leading to the campground, on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our favorite sites were the ones that had a sandy footpath leading to the beach right off the back of the site. No one is here (hardly). No one is ever at these beautiful state forest campgrounds and people are missing out (thankfully for us!). If you love peace and quiet and rustic camping then don’t miss this stop on the north shore of Lake Michigan. Clean, beautiful, quiet… also some trails to hike to knob lake etc. A great stop!