About Bowman Bridge Campground and River Access
The section of the river from Gleason's Landing to Bowman Bridge flows through a long stretch of federal ownership. This is one of the most popular stretches of river, and Bowman Bridge River Access can be very busy during summer weekends. The bottom of the river in this stretch is mostly sand, with a few interspersed gravel beds. The water from Gleason's to Bowman Bridge is up to 5-feet deep in some parts. Located up the hill from Bowman Bridge Boat Landing, the campground also has a connector trail for the North Country National Scenic Trail. A tornado went through the area several years ago. Visitors to the site can see the beginning stages of natural recovery from the tornado swath. There will be plantings within the campground in the future to facilitate recovery from the tornado. [**Brochure with Map**](https://go.usa.gov/x9h9r): This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper…
- Fees: **Camping (per night)** - Single Site: $30.00 - Double Site: $60.00 - Group Site: $110.00 **Day Use (per vehicle)** - Per Day: $7.00 -…
- Season: May 3 – October 10
- Managed by: USFS - Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Where: 4 mi west of Baldwin, MI · 43.88778, -85.94001
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 5467 | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Mcct - Big O Spur | Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 13.3 mi |
| Nct Bowman Campground Spur | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| North Country Trail | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 128.1 mi |
| Nct Bowman Lake Spur | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Nct Trailhead - Bowman Lake | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 19.9 mi
Water fill-up: 19.9 mi
Propane: 5.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Bowman Lake Area 0.1 mi
- Bowman Lake Campground 1.4 mi
- Gleasons Landing Campground 1.5 mi
- Gleason's Landing Campground and River Access 1.5 mi
- Pere Marquette Oaks 2.6 mi
- Big Star Lake RV Camping Resort 3 mi