Elm Flats Canoe Landing

Area Status: Open

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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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Cadillac/Manistee Ranger Station
Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Rentals & Guides:	Canoe Rentals - Baldwin Bosman's Canoe Rental Irons Shomler Canoe and Kayak Wellston Carl's Canoe Livery Pine River Paddlesport Center Horina's Canoe and Kayak Sportsman's Port
Area Amenities:	Parking: 20 vehicle capacity - with trailers Boat ramp: Wood
Fees:	Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Watercraft Permits - Reservations are required. Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information. Day Use - Day: $5.00 Week: $15.00
Permit Info:	Watercraft Permit - Required Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Special Use Permit - No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less). Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more). Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.
Open Season:	May 15 - November 30
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders - Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02 Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03 Pine National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-12 Highlights - Camping is prohibited, except at designated campgrounds or campsites.
Closest Towns:	Dublin
Water:	None
Restroom:	Vault
Operated By:	Cadillac Manistee Ranger District - (231) 577-8902
Information Center:	Cadillac/Manistee Ranger Station Phone: 231-577-8902 Email: sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

General Information

Directions:

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

General Notes:

Location - Pine National Scenic River

Nearby Recreation Areas -

Dobson Bridge

County - Lake

Seasonal and Other Information -

This site is not gated during the off season.
This site is not maintained in winter:
- Access road and/or parking lot are not plowed.
- No toilet facilities are available.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

River and Stream Fishing

Fish Species	Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Special Designations	National Scenic River Blue Ribbon Coldwater Stream
Fishing Mode	Boat, Shore, Wade
Fishing Platform	No
Water Temperature	Cold
Fishing Method	Fly, Pole
Water/Flow Level	Fast

Picnicking

No. of Sites	1
Reservation Info	No reservations needed. All sites are first come, first served.

Boating - Non-Motorized

Canoeing and kayaking are the primary activities on this river, with much of the appeal being the fast water and light rapids. The Pine River has a river gradient of 7% and offers the fastest average flow of any river in lower Michigan.