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River Access
About Gabions Campground
Number of accommodations: 6
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (4)
What Guests Are Saying
Gabions Campground is described as a charming site with appealing features. However, it can be quite lively, especially near the river, with noise from visitors and some unauthorized camping. It may not be ideal for those seeking a tranquil camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Gabions Campground is described as a charming site with appealing features. However, it can be quite lively, especially near the river, with noise from visitors and some unauthorized camping. It may not be ideal for those seeking a tranquil camping experience.
Review Summary
Taylor M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Gabions
Super cute campground. Don’t be fooled thinking this will be a quiet getaway. We camped on site 8 closest to the river. We had an endless supply of people filtering in all the way until midnight with car doors slamming and fishing. There was a group of women camping illegally next to the river which made it difficult to even enjoy the surrounding area. I would not recommend camping here if you’re looking for peace, quiet and respect for the outdoors
Taylor M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Gabions
Super cute campground. Don’t be fooled thinking this will be a quiet getaway. We camped on site 8 closest to the river. We had an endless supply of people filtering in all the way until midnight with car doors slamming and fishing. There was a group of women camping illegally next to the river which made it difficult to even enjoy the surrounding area. I would not recommend camping here if you’re looking for peace, quiet and respect for the outdoors
Norielle W
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Gabions
Wonderful as always
Norielle W
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Gabions
Wonderful as always
Location Gabions Campground
Address:
Mio Ranger Station
Mio, MI, 48647
United States
From the South on M33:
- Turn East onto Curtisville Road and stay on it for approximately 15.5 miles. (Note the name of the road will change to: Au Sable Valley River Rd and then Au Sable River Rd.)
- Turn Left (north) onto Brodie Road. Follow the signs to the campground.
From Mio via McKinley Road:
- Follow McKinley Road/Au Sable Road approximately 20 miles.
- Turn right on 4001/Au Sable River Road and drive 3/4 mile.
- Turn Right (north) onto Brodie Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.621 / -83.8471
Elevation: 261 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Occupy your site within 24 hours of reservation start to avoid forfeiture; contact Forest Service for late arrivals.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Local regulations
- Visitors must follow specific rules for safety and protection of the National Forest, available online or at local offices.
Pets
- Pets are required to be leashed at all times.
Safety & rules
- Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM; noise should be kept reasonable at all other times.
- Fireworks are strictly prohibited.
Fires & fuel
- Always monitor campfires; do not leave them unattended and ensure ashes are cool before leaving.
- Do not bring firewood from outside the area to prevent invasive pests; obtain firewood locally and burn on-site.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
