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Elk Canoe Backcountry Campsites
Michigan
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for campground, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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caution: Agency alerts
27 active alerts in Huron-Manistee National Forest; most severe: Safety Awareness for Upper Manistee River Levels, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2026
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Clouds, high 62°F / low 48°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for campground
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About this campground
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.
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- May 1 - October 31
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