Boat-in access only makes Elk Canoe Campground a deliberate stop rather than a casual pull-off. Set within Manistee National Forest, the campground has four sites with reasonable spacing between them and a pit toilet situated far enough from the sites to avoid odor. The river bank landing is steep with large rocks, so paddlers should approach with care. A good fit for anglers and paddlers looking for an overnight stop along the water.
Description
Pere Marquette National Scenic River This campground is located in the middle of the 66-mile Scenic portion of the river. The camps are set back from the river in openings within a forested setting. As paddlers travel down the river they will see many meadows and locations to fish. Some campers will park at Upper Branch Bridge and walk to the campsites from there. This is a very popular fishing area. Brochure with Map: This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. Flickr Photo Album
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Map & DirectionsElk Canoe Campground is located in Michigan near Baldwin
Directions
_ From Upper Branch Bridge - _ Travel approximately 1 mile downstream.
Coordinates
43.92824986 N
86.02967797 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from Muskegon, MI
- 1 hr 17 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 23 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 3 hrs 23 min from Sheboygan, WI







