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Pere Marquette River

The Pere Marquette National Scenic River is a sixty-six mile stretch from the junction of the Middle and Little South Branches east of Baldwin to the Old Highway 31 Bridge.

The Bowman Lake Special Area is 1,100 acres and has both the Pere Marquette and North Country National Scenic Trail going through it.

Whelan Lake Special Area is a 2,800 acre area located near the south branch of the Pere Marquette River.

General Information

Map and Brochures

Pere Marquette National Scenic River Brochure

This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller.

Area Photos

Watercraft Permit -

Required Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.

Special Use Permit -

No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).

Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -

Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
Pere Marquette National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-14

Highlights - Camping is prohibited, except at designated campgrounds or campsites.

Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Watercraft Permits -

Reservations are required. Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information.

Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use -

Bowman Bridge River Access
Clabybanks
Gleason's Landing River Access
Green Cottage
Indian Bridge
Maple Leaf Trial and Fishing Access
Rainbow Rapids
Upper Branch Bridge Landing

Camping -

Clabyanks

Concessionaire Fee - Camping (per night):

Bowman Bridge Campground
Gleason's Landing Campground

Watercraft Rentals -

Baldwin
- Baldwin Canoe Rental

A Forest Service office with wood and gray siding with a green lawn.

Address: 650 North Michigan Ave. Baldwin, MI 49304
Phone: (231) 745-4631
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)