Hog Island Point
Naubinway, MI
Hog Island Point is a rustic state forest campground on Lake Michigan, just east of Naubinway on US-2. Part of the shoreline is rocky, but the eastern side has a sandy beach by the day-use picnic area. It's quiet, with first-come campsites right on the water.
A peaceful rustic spot on the lake, though highway noise from US-2 carries.
How we score beachesHead to the east side of the campground for the sandy stretch; the west side is mostly rock.
Day-use parking by the picnic area.
A short walk from the day-use lot to the beach.
The campground runs spring through fall. Summer nights here are cool and quiet.
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