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Elk Canoe Campground

Elk Canoe Campground near Branch, MI, is surrounded by forested terrain and offers access to the Pere Marquette River. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Manistee National Forest and enjoy activities like canoeing and fishing.

Description

National Forest

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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Location

Elk Canoe Campground is located in Michigan

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Directions

_ From Upper Branch Bridge - _ Travel approximately 1 mile downstream.

Coordinates

43.92824986 N
86.02967797 W

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    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • Tent Sites

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  • Toilets

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Reviewed Sep. 12, 2024

Basic canoe camping

Elk is a great place to spend the night after a day of paddling or fishing.  There are four sites with decent space between them.  The pit toilet was decently clean and well away from the sites, so no smell.  The only downside is that access is tricky.  The landing is a steep bank with large rocks on the river bank.

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  • Review photo of Elk Canoe Campground by Benjamin A., September 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Elk Canoe Campground by Benjamin A., September 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Elk Canoe Campground by Benjamin A., September 12, 2024