Camping · Michigan
Elk Canoe Backcountry Campsites
USFS · Camping Area · Free
Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 43.9289, -86.0292
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is Elk Canoe Backcountry Campsites free?
Yes. Elk Canoe Backcountry Campsites is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Elk Canoe Backcountry Campsites?
From Upper Branch Bridge: Travel approximately 1 mile downstream.
Nearby
- Sulak Campground0.9 mi
- Timber Creek Campground2.1 mi
- Bowman Lake Backcountry Campsites3.9 mi
- BOWMAN BRIDGE5.2 mi
- Bowman Bridge Campground5.6 mi
- Whelan Lake Campsites6.2 mi
- GLEASONS LANDING 6.7 mi
- Gleason's Landing Campground6.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
