About Bowman Lake Area
This area not only has the Pere Marquette River running through it, but also contains a portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail and habitat for the federally endangered Karner blue butterfly. The Bowman Lake area is located in Lake and Sweetwater Townships in Lake County. A total of 1,145 acres of NFS lands and 368 acres of private lands are within the boundary of the Bowman Lake area. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills, glacial depressions and leatherleaf bogs. A 3-acre lake is located within the area. The area tends to be densely forested with a mix of hardwoods, red and white pine and aspen. Wildlife species that commonly inhabit this area include white-tailed deer, bobcat, coyote, red fox, raccoon, porcupine, squirrels, pileated woodpecker, ruffed grouse, wild turkey and various songbirds. Visitor recreation activities include camping, fishing, mushroom…
- Season: January 1 – December 31
- Managed by: Huron-Manistee National Forests, FS
- Where: 4 mi west of Baldwin, MI · 43.88944, -85.94
Things to do:
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 | 0.2 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Mcct - Big O Spur | Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 13.3 mi |
| Nct Bowman Campground Spur | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| North Country Trail | Hiking | 0.6 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
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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: 20 mi
Water fill-up: 20 mi
Propane: 5.2 mi