§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
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. Hikers can head up the campground's connector trail to the North Country National Scenic Trail. This "north country" trail weaves through many scenic, historic and cultural areas across seven states, measuring 4,600 miles end-to-end.
Campsites are in a wooded setting, but due to a tornado that passed through in 2005, tall trees and shade are less dense than in neighboring campgrounds. The campground has a single loop 16 paved family campsites. There are also 4 walk-in family campsites and 4 tent-only group sites that can accommodate up to 20 people each.
The campground is situated along the Pere Marquette National Scenic River, a 66-mile stretch of clear, unspoiled waters within the Huron-Manistee National Forests in Michigan. Large blocks of public land offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, photography, and hunting can be found in the surrounding area. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.
Visitors enjoy exploring the extent of the Pere Marquette National Scenic River. Other nearby attractions include the Bowman Lake Foot Travel Area and the historic community of Idlewild.
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
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§ 05 — SIGNAL
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Fri
76°F
Mostly Sunny
7 to 12 mph W
Sat
81°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 12 mph SW
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67°F
Chance Rain Showers
3 to 12 mph NW
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68°F
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70°F
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