Big Knob State Forest Campground
About
Big Knob State Forest Campground is a public lake beach in Michigan, about 7 miles from the town of Naubinway. It's a simple stop for a day at the water, with no trail or climb to plan around. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 53°F, and June and August are close behind. The Marsh Lake Trail starts just 0.3 miles away, so it's easy to pair a beach day with a short walk.
Location
Big Knob State Forest Campground
Michigan
Data: US EPA BEACON (Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification). Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–77°F and lows of 38–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Engadine Mdot, MI weather station, 6.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan26° high7° low
- Feb27° high7° low
- Mar36° high14° low
- Apr48° high26° low
- May62° high38° low
- Jun73° high48° low
- Jul77° high53° low
- Aug76° high52° low
- Sep68° high46° low
- Oct55° high35° low
- Nov41° high26° low
- Dec31° high14° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Big Knob State Forest Campground
Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
26° / 7°
Feb
27° / 7°
Mar
36° / 14°
Apr
48° / 26°
May
62° / 38°
Jun
73° / 48°
Jul
77° / 53°
Aug
76° / 52°
Sep
68° / 46°
Oct
55° / 35°
Nov
41° / 26°
Dec
31° / 14°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Engadine Mdot, MI, 6.1 mi away at 685 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
