Can you reserve a site at Elm Flats Canoe Landing?

No. Elm Flats Canoe Landing is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Elm Flats Canoe Landing

Facility · Michigan ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Manistee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

962 ft
Elevation

This location marks the start of the permitted portion of the River. The parking area for this landing is located on a hill above the landing, which requires a walk up from the area. This stretch of the river is narrow.

Brochure and Map: 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.

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Getting there

From Cadillac-

Travel west on M-55 for 11 miles.
Turn left and travel south on 13 Rd. for 2 miles.
Turn right and travel west on 48 Rd. for .5 miles.
Turn left and travel south on 11 1/4 Rd. for 2.5 miles.
The entrance is on the right. GPS Coordinates - X: -85.709878 Y:44.152613

44.15250, -85.70944 · 44°9'9.0"N 85°42'34.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	28	31	41	55	68	77	81	79	72	57	44	33
Low °F	12	12	19	29	40	50	54	54	46	36	26	18
Precip in	2.9	2.0	2.3	3.7	3.6	3.5	3.3	2.8	3.6	4.2	3.6	2.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Elm Flats Canoe Landing

Can you reserve a site at Elm Flats Canoe Landing?: No. Elm Flats Canoe Landing is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Elm Flats Canoe Landing

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Old Grade Campground 9.5 mi · Campground
Low Bridge Canoe Landing 10.6 mi · Facility
Hemlock Campground and Boat Launch 11.7 mi · Campground
Pine Lake Campground 15.1 mi · Campground
Bear Track Campground 15.9 mi · Campground
Udell Trailhead 19 mi · Facility
Timber Creek Campground 20.1 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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