46mi from Keweenaw National Historical Park · 1 siteWelcome to the Crane's Nest, your gateway to the Upper Peninsula's Huron Mountains. Overlooking the remote historic town of Big Bay, a place branded "The UP's Best Kept Secret," our cute little camper is your home for rest and recreation. With seasonal views of Lake Superior and Lake Independence and year-round views of the Huron Mountains, this is a prime location for outdoor recreation.
Within minutes you'll arrive at a number of trailheads- the Powell Peak mountain biking singletrack trail network, the Yellow Dog Community Forest, Thomas Rock scenic overlook, the sandy public beach of Burns Landing, the AAA rock climbing wall, numerous named waterfalls including Pinnacle Falls, and more. A little further away, you'll find the McCormick Wilderness, the North Country Trail, and more. If you are looking for access to adventure, this is your spot.
We are exactly 30 minutes from Marquette, all on paved maintained county roads. We are 5 minutes from Big Bay, which has a few amenities including: the Thunder Bay Inn, the Lumberjack bar, Drury's General Store, Huron Mountain Ice Cream, and the Hungry Hollow Cafe.