Rollways Campground

Large spacious sites.
Quiet restful campground.

Large spacious sites.
Quiet restful campground.

Spend 8 days this time.Built in 1909 this oldie but goodie is for those seeking peace and quiet and don't mind the lack of amenities, paved and level drive through sites mainly. Brought small hummingbird feeder as we had seen them on a previous stay and they quickly became part of the experience, amazing creatures also heard Barred owls at night. Camp host, Faith, is great, pit toilets kept clean and supplied, Gypsy moths still an issue but not as bad as previous years. Still the oak tree's have suffered.Forest service leaves red pine logs to burn in fire pits. Access to river is from the dam boat launch near by, stairs to a rickety boat dock at day use area not for those with knee or balance issues, hiking trail that follows the ridge offers some views of the river impoundment. Its quiet, some road noise from M-65 but bearable,Lake Huron is about 30-45 minutes away, nearest store and fuel stations are 15 minutes away in Hale. Oscoda on Lake Huron is 25 miles, Tawas has a walmart. The town of Glennie on the way to Mio reminded us of Kentucky with rolling farmland some worthy views of the river from overlooks, small Amish community near Hale. Cellular service (verizon) was spotty to non-existent. Nearest ER is in Tawas, 20-25 minutes. This site is 2 hours drive from SE michigan so It is one of our favorite weekend getaways away from the noise and madness that has become the US-23 and I-96 corridor.

Spend 8 days this time.Built in 1909 this oldie but goodie is for those seeking peace and quiet and don't mind the lack of amenities, paved and level drive through sites mainly. Brought small hummingbird feeder as we had seen them on a previous stay and they quickly became part of the experience, amazing creatures also heard Barred owls at night. Camp host, Faith, is great, pit toilets kept clean and supplied, Gypsy moths still an issue but not as bad as previous years. Still the oak tree's have suffered.Forest service leaves red pine logs to burn in fire pits. Access to river is from the dam boat launch near by, stairs to a rickety boat dock at day use area not for those with knee or balance issues, hiking trail that follows the ridge offers some views of the river impoundment. Its quiet, some road noise from M-65 but bearable,Lake Huron is about 30-45 minutes away, nearest store and fuel stations are 15 minutes away in Hale. Oscoda on Lake Huron is 25 miles, Tawas has a walmart. The town of Glennie on the way to Mio reminded us of Kentucky with rolling farmland some worthy views of the river from overlooks, small Amish community near Hale. Cellular service (verizon) was spotty to non-existent. Nearest ER is in Tawas, 20-25 minutes. This site is 2 hours drive from SE michigan so It is one of our favorite weekend getaways away from the noise and madness that has become the US-23 and I-96 corridor.

The camp host was not there for our entire two day stay. The local criminals may know about her absence . We left our campsite to go sightseeing for three hours and when we returned our campfire chairs and folding table had been stolen. State Police came to take the report. A man driving through as we were departing told us the campground is notorious for thefts. It was a very nice place with the exception of the larceny.

The camp host was not there for our entire two day stay. The local criminals may know about her absence . We left our campsite to go sightseeing for three hours and when we returned our campfire chairs and folding table had been stolen. State Police came to take the report. A man driving through as we were departing told us the campground is notorious for thefts. It was a very nice place with the exception of the larceny.

Excellent sites that are large and separated from others for a personal experience.
Location is right in the middle of the Huron National forest and Ausable river.
Canoeing,Hiking and atv locations are plentiful.

Excellent sites that are large and separated from others for a personal experience.
Location is right in the middle of the Huron National forest and Ausable river.
Canoeing,Hiking and atv locations are plentiful.

This is a place that is peaceful, clean, easy to access, and with wide paved drive through sites. If you are looking for some exploration activities The Scenic Byway along the AuSable River is a great day trip.

This is a place that is peaceful, clean, easy to access, and with wide paved drive through sites. If you are looking for some exploration activities The Scenic Byway along the AuSable River is a great day trip.