Bowman Bridge

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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.

Watercraft rentals are available at two nearby liveries in Baldwin. A permit is required to float the river from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Monday of Labor Day weekend. Watercraft hours during the permit season are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hikers can head up the campground's connector trail to the North Country National Scenic Trail. This "north country" trail weaves through many scenic, historic and cultural areas across seven states, measuring 4,600 miles end-to-end.

Facilities

Campsites are in a wooded setting, but due to a tornado that passed through in 2005, tall trees and shade are less dense than in neighboring campgrounds.

The campground has a single loop 16 paved family campsites. There are also 4 walk-in family campsites and 4 tent-only group sites that can accommodate up to 20 people each.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along the Pere Marquette National Scenic River, a 66-mile stretch of clear, unspoiled waters within the Huron-Manistee National Forests in Michigan. Large blocks of public land offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, photography, and hunting can be found in the surrounding area.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors enjoy exploring the extent of the Pere Marquette National Scenic River. Other nearby attractions include the Bowman Lake Foot Travel Area and the historic community of Idlewild.

Camp site features

Across 17 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 17 sites
Picnic table: all 17 sites
Pets allowed: all 17 sites
Group sites: 4 of 17 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 20 people

Directions

From Baldwin, turn west on 7th Street, then left onto Cherry Street. Take the first right, W 52nd Street, and drive 5 miles. Look for signs into the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Robert E

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Reviewed a month ago

As always, well maintained, quiet, comfortable campground.

James D

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Reviewed 2 months ago

For a National Forest campground, Bowman Bridge was exceptional. It has paved sites and is very well maintained and supervised by an on-site host. Campsites were large and very private. We were able to launch canoes in the easy access to the Pere Marquette River and also found that there are connector trails from the campground to the North Country Trail. We were there only 2 nights, but could easily enjoy more.

Charlene M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Clean campground with great hosts. River close by provides a quick dip on a hot afternoon.

Stephen H

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Always love this place! Big campsites, paved pull ins for our 24’ trailer. Campground hosts are great! Unbelievably clean pit toilets! Quick walk to boat landing on the Pere Marquette River.

bob b

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Reviewed 3 months ago

very quiet. well taken care of by the camp host.

Nathan M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Very nice and clean, the campground manager was also very friendly. Definitely would come back.

Availability

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