Overview
AuSable River Dispersed Camping is a unique series of 102 individually designated single-family campsites on a 55-mile stretch of the lovely AuSable River. All campsites are within Alcona and Iosco Counties in Michigan.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(There are variety of Driveway Entry. Such as back in and pull through.)
Firepit
(All campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 10)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Shade
(Majority of the campsites have true)
Natural Features
![Ausable River Camping Boat 1 Ausable River Camping Boat 1 - Credits: US Forest Service](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/71951.jpg)
![Ausable River Camping View Ausable River Camping View - Credits: US Forest Service](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/72129.jpg)
![Ausable River Camping Site 2 Ausable River Camping Site 2 - Credits: US Forest Service](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/72027.jpg)
![Ausable River Camping View 2 Ausable River Camping View 2 - Credits: US Forest Service](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/72024.jpg)
Campsites sit on bluffs that range from five to 300 feet above the waterline of the lower AuSable River. Depending on the site, access to the river may be difficult due to steep or eroding slopes.The AuSable River meanders across 138 miles of Michigan and flows into the great lake, Lake Huron.
Recreation
![Ausable River Camping View 3 Ausable River Camping View 3 - Credits: US Forest Service](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/08/15/04/34/234130_c98062e9-3651-4a44-ac7a-3b4d4cadcf6b_1440.jpg)
![Ausable River Camping View 3 Ausable River Camping View 3 - Credits: US Forest Service](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/08/15/04/34/234130_c98062e9-3651-4a44-ac7a-3b4d4cadcf6b_1440.jpg)
Both river and lake fishing are available for perch, bass and pike walleye. One recommended spot is the Whirlpool Angler access point. All sites are also near the River Road National Scenic Byway, which offers wonderful views of the river valley.The campground has boat-in camping, and canoe rentals are available in Glennie, Hale, Mio and Oscoda.
Permitted Equipment
tent-Up to 30ft
rv-Up to 40ft
trailer-Up to 40ft
vehicle-N/A