About Elk Canoe Campground
[](https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157661592998190) 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**](https://go.usa.gov/x9h9r): 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** ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157661592998190)
- Fees: **Recreation Enhancement Act Fee -** Watercraft Permits - - Reservations are not required, but are recommended. Visit the [Passes and…
- Season: May 1 – October 31
- Managed by: USFS - Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Where: 9 mi west of Baldwin, MI · 43.92826, -86.02968
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 6465 | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Upper Branch Bridge | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| North Country Trail | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 128.1 mi |
| Mccct- Bwc | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 72.4 mi |
| Mcct - Little O Spur | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.2 mi | 18.0 mi |
| Nct Timber Ck Campground Spur | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 19.1 mi
Water fill-up: 24.1 mi
Propane: 8.9 mi