Elk Canoe Backcountry Campsites
dispersed · MI
- fuel station5.0 mi
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About
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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 5.0 mi
fuel station
Sunoco
- 9.0 mi
grocery
Save-A-Lot
- 2.2 mi
trailhead
Timber Creek Nct Trailhead
- 0.4 mi
recreation site
Upper Branch Bridge Landing
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: SULAK RIVER ACCESS in Huron-Manistee National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- MI
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/2/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

