Bowstring Landing Boat Area

Facility · Minnesota ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Chippewa National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,326 ft
Elevation

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

47.56100, -93.94592 · 47°33'39.6"N 93°56'45.3"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in0.80.71.21.82.94.04.13.33.32.61.51.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bowstring Landing Boat Area

Can you reserve a site at Bowstring Landing Boat Area?
No. Bowstring Landing Boat Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Bowstring Landing Boat Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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