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Norton's Nook

97%

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13 reviews

· Cheboygan, Cheboygan, Michigan

100 acres hosted by Chris N.

2 tent sites

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

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Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

The Norton Nook campsites are perfect for off-grid boondocking or pitching a tent. Small Sprinter-style vans or adventure motorcycles are welcome. We offer two campsites on 100 secluded acres with lots of privacy. Site 1: The Beaver Dam site is more open with a good breeze and a fantastic view of the active large Beaver Pond. This spot is only accessible with a Subaru, Jeep, Truck, or four-wheel drive Sprinter van. Site 2: The Woods site is just that, in the woods with lots of Pine and Aspen trees. Accessible with any vehicle. The property is located right off U-23, 7 Miles from Mackinaw City. Bring your bikes and ride from camp to Mackinaw City (7-8 miles) on the Northeastern Bike Trail. The Barbara Hoffius Nature Preserve is only a half-mile away and has great trails to the beach. These simple campsites are PACK IN PACK OUT. We don’t have any services. There is the Mackinaw Straits roadside park one mile west which has well water and a public bathroom. Table and chairs and a fire pit are provided. Feel free to scavenge for deadfall firewood. Please don’t cut any trees down for any reason. Also, check with the DNR for fire risk. Do not burn during high risk of fire. The location can't be beaten, if you want to visit the Mackinaw Area but need space from the crowds. It will not disappoint.

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97% Recommend17 ratings · 13 reviews

Josh L.

2 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Total Gem

Tent ·

Site 1: Beaver Dam

We stayed at Beaver Dam and it was a total gem! Highly recommend. The weather was rainy but we still enjoyed the view and peace and quiet. Rain or shine this place is awesome. Chris was super responsive and even went out of his way to clear any branches in the driveway to ensure our camper van had enough clearance. The road to the campsite is just over a minute long cutting through the thick woods! Hope to come back someday!

Linda L.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

Tent ·

Site 2: The Pines

I didn't mean to send a "low rating" - the site was as presented online.

Jordan H.

3 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent ·

Site 2: The Pines

Great place to camp and secluded. Very good location and will camp there again!

Alex G.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Beautiful location wonderful host

Tent ·

Site 1: Beaver Dam

Bike-packing along the North Central State trail from Gaylord to Mackinaw City & this location is the perfect peaceful oasis! Although there is no potable water or restrooms, just one mile away with a direct path from the trail is a rest area with vault toilets & a water pump. We absolutely loved our stay here. The views are beautiful & the place is so quiet & serene. We saw the beavers busy at work & an adorable turtle sunning himself in the field. Forest is beautiful & ground was perfect for our tent. Host was very responsive & hospitable. Went above & beyond for us. If you’re looking for a rustic spot with easy access from the trail the driveway literally crosses the path. So private! So lovely!

Adam G.

7 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Relaxing

Tent · With pets ·

Site 1: Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam is private, calm, and pretty. Chris was responsive when I had a little trouble finding the place. No trouble driving into the site, the road is navigable in two wheel drive. I hope to stay there again sometime.

Tina S.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Great spot!

Tent · With pets ·

Site 2: The Pines

GREAT site, perfect location! Just 15 minutes to the bridge and 2 minutes to a really nice state roadside park (with a beach). The site was exactly as described, a good amount of sun but also there is shade. We will be back!

Location

Cheboygan, Cheboygan, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Wyandot First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking