US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Lake, Lake County, Michigan. Run by American Land and Leisure.
| Operator | American Land and Leisure |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Huron-Manistee National Forests) |
| Campsites | 17 |
| Site types | 13 standard, no electric, 4 group tent only area no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 50 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Season | May 03-Oct 08 open |
| Phone | (231) 745-8760 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Bowman Bridge Campground is in Lake, Lake County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.