Baxter Bridge State Forest Campground
Baxter Bridge State Forest Campground
This rustic state forest campground offers 25 sites for tents and small trailers nestled in a shaded red pine plantation, with direct Manistee River access via a dedicated kayak landing at site 25—ideal for canoe camping, kayaking, and tubing.
Basic amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well, with sites available first-come, first-serve and a 15-day maximum stay limit.
The North Country Trail is located just one mile away for hiking, and the campground is situated 12 miles northwest of Manton via M-42 and 31 Road.
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