Bowman Bridge
- 17
- sites
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Bowman Bridge open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Huron-Manistee National Forest.
USE CAUTION - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Agency alert covering Huron-Manistee National Forest · USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest
Winter Storm Impacts Huron Zone of the Forests - Know Before You Go.
Agency alert covering Huron-Manistee National Forest · USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest
'Do Not Eat' Advisory for Deer
Agency alert covering Huron-Manistee National Forest · USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest
'Do Not Eat' Advisory for Fish
Agency alert covering Huron-Manistee National Forest · USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Huron-Manistee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 17 sites for tent and group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 754 ft
- Baldwin Ranger DistrictHuron-Manistee National Forest
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.
Local outfitters
- Chippewa Landing49 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Bowman Bridge
Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
31° / 14°
13 wet
Feb
33° / 14°
10 wet
Mar
43° / 21°
9 wet
Apr
56° / 31°
9 wet
May
68° / 42°
10 wet
Jun
78° / 52°
9 wet
Jul
82° / 56°
8 wet
Aug
80° / 55°
8 wet
Sep
73° / 48°
8 wet
Oct
60° / 37°
10 wet
Nov
46° / 28°
10 wet
Dec
35° / 21°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hesperia 4 Wnw, MI, 22.1 mi away at 780 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Bowman Bridge
17 sites for tent and group camping