Bowman Lake Campground
Baldwin, Michigan · 784 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 784 ft (239 m)784 ft239 m
- Land
- Manistee National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
The campground is walk-in only, with carry-in canoe access. This quiet and secluded campground is very popular with fisherman and hunters.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Bowman Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPartly Sunny, 4% chance of rain63°37°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely, 55% chance of rain61°40°
- FriShowers And Thunderstorms, 83% chance of rain53°29°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain55°35°
- SunSunny62°43°
Nearby camping
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Bowman Lake Campground
Dispersed · 480 ft · Baldwin
Bowman Bridge
Public Land · 1.4 mi · Baldwin
Bowman Lake Area
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 480 ft
Bowman Lake Campground
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- 3.9 mi
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Location and contact
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