Elk Canoe Campground campground
Elk Canoe Campground
What's on-site at Elk Canoe Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Elk Canoe Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington East / Pere Marquette River Koa | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sulak Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sulak Recreation Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Bowman Lake Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Bowman Lake Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Elk Canoe Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pere Marquette River At Scottville | 805 cfs | → |
| Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville | 283 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Wellston | 2,480 cfs | → |
| East Branch Pine River Near Tustin | 32 cfs | → |
| Manistee River Near Mesick | 1,590 cfs | → |
| White River Near Whitehall | 516 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Elk Canoe Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottville 2.1 Ese | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Scottville 2 Se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Wellston 0.8 N | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hart | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Wellston Tippy Dam | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hart 3 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- National Wild And Scenic River Pere Marquette, Michigan
- Peter Copeyon Park
- Cartier Park
- Ludington State Park
- Charles Mears State Park
- Natural Area Big Sable Dunes And Swales
Boat launches
- South Branch Road Sweetwater Township
- Sulak Road Sweetwater Township
- Nfs 5163 Sweetwater Township
- South Walhalla Road Branch Township
- North Island View Lane 6058, Elk Township
- Tampa Drive 6500, Yates Township
Fishing spots
- Log Mark Rest Stop Canoe And Fishing Landing
- Idlewild Lake
- Pere Marquette River
- Hamlin Lake
- Suicide Bend Fishing Site
- Big Sable River
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Kings Road Bridge (2 Miles West Of Town Of Luther In T19n, R12w To Slackwater Of The State Fish Weir In T21n, R16w
- South Branch From Forest Boundary East Of Hesperia At West Section Line Of Sec 22, T14n, R14w To Echo Drive In Sec 6, T13n, R12w
- North Branch From Its Confluence With South Branch In Sec 22, T13n, R16 W To Mclaren Lake In Sec 11, T14n, R15w
- Croton Dam In T12n, R11w To City Of Newaygo In T12n, R12w
- Mainstem To Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 2, T13n, R15w (1.5 Miles West Of Herperia)
- Morley Dam In T13n, R10w To Croton Dam Pond In T12n, R11w
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Elk Canoe Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Elk Canoe Campground
Can I make reservations at Elk Canoe Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Elk Canoe Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Elk Canoe Campground.