Skip to main content

Baxter Bridge State Forest Campground

Baxter river view

Baxter Bridge State Forest Campground

Enjoy a shaded, rustic camping experience among old red pines. This campground features 25 sites for tents and small trailers, and provides direct access to the Manistee River for canoeing, kayaking and tubing via a convenient kayak landing. Anglers enjoy fishing for trout.

The North Country Trail, located just a mile from the campground, offers miles of scenic hiking.

The campground is located 12 miles northwest of Manton via M-42 and 31 Road.

Amenities & activities

boat launch symbol

Boat launch

fishing symbol

Fishing

hunting symbol

Hunting

paddle-in campsite symbol

Paddle-in campsite

paddling symbol

Paddling

rustic camping symbol

Rustic sites

vault toilet symbol

Vault toilet

water access symbol

Water access

boat launch symbol

Boat launch

There's a carry-in kayak landing site next to site 25.

fishing symbol

Fishing

Brown and rainbow trout, bass, walleye and suckers are caught in the Manistee River.

hunting symbol

Hunting

This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.

paddle-in campsite symbol

Paddle-in campsite

This campground is accessible from the Manistee River for paddle campers.

paddling symbol

Paddling

Explore the Manistee River from the campground.

rustic camping symbol

Rustic sites

vault toilet symbol

Vault toilet

water access symbol

Water access

This rustic campground is located along the Manistee River.

Area map

Recreation Passport required

A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.

Operating dates and amenities

View state forest campground rates. operating dates & amenities

State forest campground info

Find more info on state forest campgrounds.

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us for the latest on camping, trails, boating and Michigan's outdoors. You can also follow our Instagram!

You can view without an account.

Recreate Responsibly

Keep yourself, your friends and family, and the outdoors safe.

Camping rules

Guidelines for camping in a state forest.

Photos