Ausable River Camping

4.5·288 reviews
·Huron-Manistee National Forests
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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 - Credits: US Forest Service
Ausable River Camping View - Credits: US Forest Service
Ausable River Camping Site 2 - Credits: US Forest Service
Ausable River Camping View 2 - Credits: US Forest Service
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 - Credits: US Forest Service
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

Additional Information