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Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
14 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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Big Bear Point State Forest Campground
44.9420, -84.3880
Paddlers, anglers after panfish, pike, or musky, and families who don't need showers will find everything here: direct lake access, an on-site boat launch, and Big Bear Point Pathway for morning hikes. Arrive early on summer weekends or a site won't be waiting.
No electric hookups, no running water at the tap (hand-pump only, and reviewers say bring your own to be safe), and no reservations. Campers who need reliable cell signal or a guaranteed site on a holiday weekend will find this setup frustrating.
Official information for Big Bear Point State Forest Campground from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
This beautiful, rustic campground sits on the north shore of Big Bear Lake surrounded by proud evergreens. Visitors enjoy the lake, fishing, hiking and mountain biking on Big Bear Lake Pathway A boat launch is located within the campground and provides easy access for boating and fishing. There are 14 sites for tent and small trailer use. 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 1.75 miles southwest of Vienna Corners via Principal Meridian Road and Little Bear Lake Road. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. View Campground closing and opening dates .
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Summer is the main season here. Daytime highs run 70–85°F, nights drop into the 50s and 60s. Warm enough for comfortable tent camping and the best lake temperatures for swimming and paddling. The small lakeside sites fill fast on weekends during summer months. Shoulder seasons are quieter but the water's cold and the boat launch sees less use. Cell service is spotty across the campground, though signals improve near the lake and road.
Summer highs 70–85°F; best season for swimming, paddling and tent camping per overview.
Rustic state forest campground with basic, non‑modern facilities: vault toilets and a hand‑pump potable water source. No reservations; first‑come, first‑served sites.
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