Manton, Wexford County, MI · 25 sites
Baxter Bridge State Forest Campground is a Michigan state forest campground in Wexford County, in the northwest region of the state, at an elevation of about 900 feet. It is a rustic site with vault toilets but no electric, water, or sewer hookups, and no showers or wi-fi. The campground can be reserved in advance. The nearest town with groceries, fuel, and a restaurant is about 6.3 miles away, while the nearest hospital, Munson Medical Center, is roughly 12.2 miles out, making this a fairly remote, primitive camping option for those seeking a basic state forest setting.
Manton, MI, 49663
Phone: 231-775-7911
Official website
Amenities
- Boat launch
- Canoe/kayak access
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Hunting access
- Open year-round
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Vault toilets
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Northland Speedmart;Northland Speed Mart · 6.3 mi
- Buckley General Store · 7.7 mi
- Mobil · 8.3 mi
Groceries
- Northland Foods Center · 6.3 mi
- Buckley General Store · 7.7 mi
- Mayfield Cottage Greens · 9.1 mi
Convenience stores
- Northland Speed Mart · 6.3 mi
- Buckley General Store · 7.7 mi
- Fast Break EZ Mart · 8.3 mi
Restaurants
- A. Papano's Pizza - Kingsley · 6.3 mi
- K.I. Bar & Grill · 6.3 mi
- Papa Johns · 6.3 mi
Hospitals
- Munson Medical Center · 12 mi
- Col. Demas T. Craw VA Clinic · 14 mi
- Munson Healthcare Munson Medical Center · 17 mi
Pharmacies
- Good Neighbor Pharmacy · 6.3 mi
- Northland Pharmacy · 6.4 mi
- Kingsley Pharmacy · 6.8 mi
Hardware stores
- Housler Sawmill · 6.3 mi
- Buckley Hardware and Auto Parts · 8.0 mi
- Ace Hardware · 8.4 mi
RV services
- Nature & Me RV · 15 mi
- Cherry Capital RV - Grawn · 15 mi
- Jensen's RV Center of Cadillac · 15 mi
EV charging
- GLE STATION 10 · 11 mi
- CHERRYLAND_COOP CHERRYLAND EV1 · 15 mi
- Cherryland Electric Cooperative - Tesla Destination · 15 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 10 within 50 miles
- Buckley Old Engine Show 7.7 mi
Mid-August · Buckley
- Northern District Fair 18 mi
Mid-August · Cadillac
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 30 within 50 miles
- Cadillac Freedom Festival 18 mi
Late June/July 4 area · Cadillac
- Midwest Snow KiteJam 18 mi
February · Cadillac
Farmers Markets — 2 of 25 within 50 miles
- Vets Park Farm Market 15 mi
Jul-Oct · Cadillac
- Downtown Cadillac Farmers Market 18 mi
Aug-Oct · Cadillac
Arts & Music — 2 of 19 within 50 miles
- Interlochen Arts Festival 16 mi
June-August · Interlochen
- Cadillac Festival of the Arts 18 mi
Summer · Cadillac
Antiques — 2 of 6 within 50 miles
- Wilson Antiques 19 mi
Year-round · Traverse City
- Traverse City 19 mi
Year-round
Flea Markets & Swaps — 2 of 7 within 50 miles
- Fair Deal Indoor Flea Market 16 mi
Seasonal · Cadillac
- Lake City Flea Market 19 mi
Seasonal · Lake City
Food & Drink — 2 of 10 within 50 miles
- Traverse City Restaurant Week 19 mi
Late February · Traverse City
- Traverse City Uncorked 19 mi
Early May · Traverse City
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 8 within 50 miles
- Great Lakes Equestrian Festival 19 mi
Six weeks, June-Aug · Traverse City
- Ironman 70.3 Traverse City 19 mi
September · Traverse City
Notes & sources
Distances to nearby services and local events are straight-line, not driving distance — the real drive is longer, and around water or on an island there may be no road route at all.
Nearby services checked August 2026. Businesses close without notice; call ahead if it matters.
Recurring annual events and markets near this campground. Timings repeat each year — confirm with the organiser before travelling.
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