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The Lakefront Campground is primitive camping with 13 available sites. Water is available, but not at each site; and there is a central restroom.
Reasons for State Park Visit:
1. Cabins are 2 bed room apartments. Very spacious and very clean.
2. So many games kept for children’s and family.
3. Great Wi-Fi, you can even do work from there.
4. Small Museums but it’s different because you can take Snake, Turtle etc in your hand while visiting
5. Very humble and helpful staff.
6. Children’s play are is nearby and Man mad Beach is add on.
7. Beach is nice but you need floaters to avoid rocks.
8. Lot of places to hang around.
9. Great for small and big group.
Overall Great place to stay and enjoy your holiday.
I have lived an hour away all my life and never been to this park in all my years until now. We RV camped during a long holiday weekend this January. The campground was pretty empty and quiet during our stay. The park was a bit of a drive from the interstate but it was an easy tow. The campground was small, but very clean and quiet. The bathhouse was also very clean and the showers were hot and included a spray nozzle which was nice for my daughter.
We did not see a playground although the map said there was one. The trails are well marked and beautiful. We hiked part of the interpretive trail by the campground up to Pilot Knob! The view was def worth it. We loved the educational aspect of both the interpretive trail and museum. The sweetest most wholesome part of whole trip was when the museum clerk, Amber, texted me after we returned to camp to let me know she found my sticker I purchased but left behind. I had already chalked it up as a loss halfway through the hike back when I realized I left it. She not only sent it with the ranger but also shared the wifi password with us. Both employees went above and beyond for us for a $3 sticker and it was amazing! Be sure to take a trip to the lakefront too! It's gorgeous. We found a fun natural rock playground we all enjoyed one beautiful Sunday Funday. I highly recommend this park for a weekend getaway or even a day trip!
Fantastic Park, so many activities lead by Paige. This gal was so interested in everything nature and loved to pass on her knowledge to the kids. This was our 2nd time at NBF and we were soooooo happy to see Paige again and go to all her actives. Every state park needs someone like Paige.
We stayed in the cabins this time and they were great, comfy beds.. wish the internet was better at the cabin but the internet is not why you go camping.
I camped at 2 different backcountry sites. That both had shelters. The shelters mean I had to pack in less gear. That's always nice. The trails to get there were decent also. Both shelters were approximately 3 miles from the parking area. It was a great experience. Definitely bring water with you. There are no water sources near the campsites.
