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Bowman Lake Campground

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Bowman Lake Campground near Baldwin, MI, is surrounded by forested terrain and offers a natural setting for camping. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer months. Nearby attractions include the Pere Marquette River for fishing and canoeing, as well as the Manistee National Forest for hiking and wildlife observation.

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Location

Bowman Lake Campground is located in Michigan

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Coordinates

43.889444 N
85.94 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

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  • Alcohol

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Reviewed Jul. 20, 2020

Great trails and river access

Very rustic and walk-in only, but great place to get away for a bit. Barely any people as well. Make sure you bring bug spray

  • Review photo of Bowman Lake Campground by Josh D., July 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Bowman Lake Campground by Josh D., July 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Bowman Lake Campground by Josh D., July 20, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 26, 2019

Nice spot and out of the way

Great little camp spot right off the lake.  You have to hike in to the camp locations but its not bad. Theres no amenities except for a table but the spot is free and clean, there's also decent fishing here. Over all I would come back

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  • Review photo of Bowman Lake Campground by Daniel N., September 26, 2019
  • Review photo of Bowman Lake Campground by Daniel N., September 26, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Bowman Lake Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.