Blacksmith Bayou Campground
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Key facts
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🏞️ Attractions

park in Manistee County, Michigan, United States of America

park in Manistee County, Michigan, United States of America

Manistee National Forest recreation site along the Manistee River in Manistee County, Michigan

The Udell Lookout Tower is a fire lookout tower located on Forest Road 5207 in the Manistee section of the Huron-Manistee National Forests, near Wellston, Michigan. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Bretheren EZ Mart
- Whitetail Party Mart
- M-55 Market
⛽ Fuel
BP
Marathon
🍽️ Food & drink
- Traks Bar and Grill
➕ Medical
- Wellston Medical Center
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Tunk Hole River Access Site
🎾 Sports
- American football
- Baseball
- Fawn Crest Golf Course
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Good to know
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Do I need to book ahead for Blacksmith Bayou Campground?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
How many sites does Blacksmith Bayou Campground have?
Blacksmith Bayou Campground has around 6 pitches.
Who runs Blacksmith Bayou Campground?
Blacksmith Bayou Campground is operated by United States Forest Service.
When is Blacksmith Bayou Campground open?
Blacksmith Bayou Campground is open year-round.
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- Sawdust Hole River Access · U.S. Forest Service Huron-Manistee National Forests
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