Michigan · Camping

Big Bend Township Park

Jun–Sep
best months

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The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Huron-Manistee National Forest.

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  • At 835 ft
  • White Cloud Ranger DistrictHuron-Manistee National Forest · Big Bend Park

Big Bend Township Park is a city-managed campground in Michigan, set within Big Bend Park and inside the White Cloud Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The land is classified as city land, and the park sits within the forest's boundaries, making it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding trails and water. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Big Rapids show July highs around 81°F with lows near 57°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Several trails start close by. The Dragon Trail's Segment #3 is about 0.8 miles away, and Segment #8 is about 1.3 miles off. Rosy Run Trail is roughly 1.7 miles away, and the Muskegon River, about 2 miles out, offers river fishing.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Big Bend Township Park

    Best months: June–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

      28° / 13°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 12°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 20°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 31°

      13 wet

    5. May

      68° / 43°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 53°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 57°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 55°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 47°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 36°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 28°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 19°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Rapids Wtp, MI, 14.3 mi away at 898 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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