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Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground
Dept. Natural Resources
Write a Review Pleasant Place Road Johannesburg, MI 49751 989-732-5485 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.9453, -84.3805
Overview of Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: Michigan Recreation Passport
Longest RV Reported: 27 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by yooper1970 on 7/18/2021
Number of Sites 30
Pad Type dirt
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally April - October
Elevation 1,246 ft / 379 m
Max Stay 15
Max Length 30 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground 1 person has reviewed this location.
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Last reported 7/18/2021
“Want peace and quiet- don’t stay here”
Reviewed 7/18/2021
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| Site Number: | 26 |
Overall Rating
Don’t let the photos deceive you. Not a recent one. Sites are stacked one on top of another. Very noisy. No peace or solitude. Lake full of jet skis and motorboats. Want to fish- that’s a joke. Dogs running around unleashed and going into people’s sites. Lots of traffic.
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AT&T 4G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
noted 10/2/2019
Campsites #20-35 are reservable and campsites #36-50 are first come, first serve.
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Amenities
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- recreation trail
- water access
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- water available
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