Established Camping
Blacksmith Bayou Campground
About
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Pets
- Fires
ScoutCrack 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.
TravelerUnderrated 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
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