Michigan · Camping

Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground

50
sites
May–Sep
best months
  • 50 sites
  • At 1,249 ft

Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground is a campground in Michigan at about 1,249 feet, with 50 sites.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Big Bear Lake State Forest Campground

    Best months: May–September. 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.

    1. Jan

      24° / 12°

    2. Feb

      26° / 12°

    3. Mar

      38° / 20°

    4. Apr

      51° / 32°

    5. May

      64° / 42°

    6. Jun

      74° / 51°

    7. Jul

      79° / 57°

    8. Aug

      77° / 55°

    9. Sep

      70° / 48°

    10. Oct

      54° / 37°

    11. Nov

      41° / 28°

    12. Dec

      31° / 19°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Atlanta 5 Wnw, MI, 9.6 mi away at 1,180 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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