Bowman Bridge
Bowman Bridge is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 43.88833, -85.94222
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 231-745-8760
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Bowman Bridge
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 fou
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Newaygo County Parks · 20 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Wesco · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 317 designated routes (293 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowman Bridge Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Bowman Bridge Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Bowman Lake Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Bowman Lake Backcountry Campsites | National forest camping area | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Gleasons Landing Campground | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Gleasons Landing | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.