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Elm Flats Canoe Landing

Luther, Michigan · Lake County · Facility

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 pr…

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44.15250, -85.70944
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About Elm Flats Canoe Landing

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.Flickr Photo Album

How to Get 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

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Elm Flats Canoe Landing

Heading to Elm Flats Canoe Landing? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Elm Flats Canoe Landing?

No central reservation system listed for Elm Flats Canoe Landing. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10074571) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Elm Flats Canoe Landing?

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