Are fires allowed at Blacksmith Bayou Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Blacksmith Bayou Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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Blacksmith Bayou Campground

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Blacksmith Bayou Campground is located near the Manistee National Forest in Michigan, featuring flat terrain with dense forest surroundings. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Manistee River Trail and Lake Michigan, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

National Forest

Manistee National Recreation River One of many bayous along the lower portion of the river, Blacksmith is an oxbow lake left from an old river channel. The river channel moves during geologic time, creating new meanders in the mile-wide river valley. The North Country Trail follows the ridge along the bayou and crosses the entrance road. This is a good area for ice fishing. Brochure with map : Manistee River This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. Flickr Photo Albums Manistee River

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Location

Blacksmith Bayou Campground is located in Michigan

Directions

_ From Manistee - _ Travel east on M-55 for 15 miles. Turn left and travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 2 miles. Turn left and travel west on Chicago Ave. for 1 mile. Turn right and travel north for .5 miles to the site entrance.

Coordinates

44.25698051 N
86.03899775 W

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Access

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General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 1 min from Traverse City
1 hr 30 min from Muskegon
1 hr 42 min from Grand Rapids
3 hrs 45 min from Sheboygan

Nathan J.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 27, 2022

Crack heads

Last time I was there several drug addicts were renting out camp sites due to it being only 5 bucks a night. They rent the sites for the maximum amount of days and then rotate to another camp ground. I’ve had things stolen from my camp. Protect yourself and property if you stay here.

Month of VisitMay

Katie H.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

Underrated woodsy gem

This campground is located on a great access point for canoeing and kayaking.

It has pit toilets and really good tasting well water you have to pump yourself.

It was very quiet when i visited. The sites are on a bit of a hilly space that makes them feel more private

You can fit an rv in these spaces. Although it's well above water level my neighbor did have their tent flooded during rain. Maybe a better set up could work better though.

Lots of fire kindling and no worries on wild fire.. it's michigan dont cha know

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Blacksmith Bayou Campground?
Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Blacksmith Bayou Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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