Bowman Bridge

Huron-Manistee National Forests

🏕️ CampgroundHuron-Manistee NFMichigan⭐ 4.3 (43)

🟢 8 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Wed Sep 23–Fri Sep 25

Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 17 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Bowman Bridge in Michigan has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 23–Fri Sep 25. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS1–BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS4 next to each othersites 👥 #GS1, 👥 #GS2, 👥 #GS3, 👥 #GS4

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS1–BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS3 next to each othersites 👥 #GS1, 👥 #GS2, 👥 #GS3, #002, #003, #005, #08/09

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #GS4

Thu Oct 1 – Sun Oct 43 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #10/11

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #GS2, #10/11

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, BOWMAN BRIDGE #002–BOWMAN BRIDGE #005 next to each othersites 👥 #GS1, 👥 #GS3, 👥 #GS4, #002, #003, #004, #005, #012, #08/09

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS3 & BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS4 next to each othersites 👥 #GS1, 👥 #GS3, 👥 #GS4, #003, #004, #08/09

Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites #002, #005

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS1 — Group Site 1a — **Site BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS1** · Group Site 1aUSDA BWC

Campsite BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS1 — Group Site 1 — **Site BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS1** · Group Site 1USDA BWC

Campsite BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS2 — Group Site 2 — **Site BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS2** · Group Site 2USDA BWC

Campsite BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS2 — Group Site 2 parking — **Site BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS2** · Group Site 2 parkingUSDA BWC

Campsite BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS4 — Group site 4 — **Site BOWMAN BRIDGE #GS4** · Group site 4USDA BWC

Campsite BOWMAN BRIDGE #002 — Site 2 — **Site BOWMAN BRIDGE #002** · Site 2USDA BWC

Campsite BOWMAN BRIDGE #003 — site 3 — **Site BOWMAN BRIDGE #003** · site 3USDA BWC

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30–$110/nightGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆43 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bowman Bridge FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bowman Bridge?

Bowman Bridge in Michigan takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Bowman Bridge?

Campsite fees at Bowman Bridge run about $30–$110/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Bowman Bridge when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bowman Bridge often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Bowman Bridge a good campground?

Bowman Bridge holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 43 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Bowman Bridge located?

Bowman Bridge is located in Huron-Manistee NF, Michigan. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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