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Elk Canoe Backcountry Campsites

dispersed · MI

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  • 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.

  • fuel station

    Sunoco

    5.0 mi
  • grocery

    Save-A-Lot

    9.0 mi
  • trailhead

    Timber Creek Nct Trailhead

    2.2 mi
  • recreation site

    Upper Branch Bridge Landing

    0.4 mi

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

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/2/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.