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Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Bowman Bridge

Baldwin, Michigan · 755 ftIn Huron-Manistee National Forests

Photos: USDA BWC

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$30–$60recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
17From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
755 ft230 m
Season
May 3 – Oct 10From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites17

Bowman Bridge lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • Tent sites
  • Hours (may 03-oct 08 open)

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

Bowman Bridge Campground is perfect for true nature immersion. Campers come here for easy access to the Pere Marquette National Scenic River and for the delightful views of the great outdoors.Recreation

The top three activities for campers at Bowman Bridge are canoeing, fishing and hiking. Anglers cast for brown trout, salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout.

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Bowman Bridge: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedPartly Sunny, 4% chance of rain64°37°
  • ThuMostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely, 55% chance of rain62°39°
  • FriShowers And Thunderstorms, 83% chance of rain54°29°
  • SatSunny, 1% chance of rain56°35°
  • SunSunny63°43°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

43.88833, -85.94222
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Baldwin
Park
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Open
Opens May 3, closes Oct 8

Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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