USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Bowman Bridge Campground
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 748 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Baldwin, MI
About
US Forest Service campground. 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. Open season: May 2 - October 13. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Double Site: $60 per night
Group Site: $110 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Day Use: $10 per vehicle per day
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 14° | -9° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 15° | -3° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 27° | 7° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 55° | 36° | 17° | 80° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 48° | 31° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 56° | 44° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 64° | 54° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 63° | 52° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 57° | 46° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 44° | 32° | 73° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 31° | 11° | 64° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 24° | 3° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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