Dowling is a census-designated place (CDP) in Baltimore Township in Barry County, Michigan, United States.

[2] The settlement was informally named "Baltimore" as early as 1842 in memory of the home of prominent settlers.

[3] Dowling is located southeast of the center of Barry County.

The center of town is located at the intersection of state highway M-37 and East Dowling Road.

The Baltimore Township office is located 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the center of Dowling.