Recreation area

Bowstring Landing Boat Area

Minnesota — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

A gravel boat ramp provides access to the 9,528 acre Bowstring Lake. Bowstring is south of Itasca County Highway 35, with the landing on the northwest shore. Northern pike, walleye, perch and other panfish are found in this lake.

Getting there

Approximately 23 miles west of Marcell

Activities

  • BOATING
  • FISHING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.