State: Michigan
Address 2: Manistee National Forest
City: Dickson
Zip: 49689
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 6
Elevation: 620
County: Manistee
About: One of many bayous along the lower portion of the river, Blacksmith is an oxbow lake left from an old river channel. The river channel moves during geologic time, creating new meanders in the mile-wide river valley. The North Country Trail follows the ridge along the bayou and crosses the entrance road. This is a good area for ice fishing.
Fees: See http://www.fs.usda.gov for rates.
Usage: Light
Closest Towns: Brethren
Water: None
Restrictions: See http://www.fs.usda.gov for restrictions.
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Directions:
From Manistee –
Travel east on M-55 for 15 miles.
Turn left and travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 2 miles.
Turn left and travel west on Chicago Ave. for 1 mile.
Turn right and travel north for .5 miles to the site entrance.