Blacksmith Bayou is a rustic riverside campground on the Manistee National Recreation River offering primitive camping with approximately 3 first-come, first-served sites, each with a picnic table and fire pit, plus vault toilets and parking for up to 24 vehicles.

The site provides excellent access for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, with the North Country National Scenic Trail passing through for hiking opportunities.

Day-use fee is $5 per vehicle; note that potable water is not available on-site and the campground operates seasonally from April through November.