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About Ausable River Camping
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2026 Season availability
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River Access
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
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- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (583)
What Guests Are Saying
Ausable River Camping offers clean, spacious campsites with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. Many reviewers appreciated the helpful Rangers and the scenic river access, which enhances the camping experience. However, some sites faced challenges such as noise from nearby campers, steep access paths, and mosquito issues, which are common in the area. Overall, it remains a favored destination for nature lovers seeking seclusion and beauty.
What Guests Are Saying
Ausable River Camping offers clean, spacious campsites with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. Many reviewers appreciated the helpful Rangers and the scenic river access, which enhances the camping experience. However, some sites faced challenges such as noise from nearby campers, steep access paths, and mosquito issues, which are common in the area. Overall, it remains a favored destination for nature lovers seeking seclusion and beauty.
Review Summary
James C
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 032C, Loop: Cooke Pond
This was a solo trip after a long summer of working too many hours. I had great weather and some much needed down time. Sad to see a lot of evergreens knocked down from the storm but the clean up was great. I had a Pileated stop in, a Savannah Sparrow, A Yellow-Rumped Warbler, a Swamp Sparrow along with the usual suspects. The Wood Ducks were calling non-stop, but no loons. Unfortunately I didn't realize the duck season opener is the 3rd Saturday in September so I was woke up by the locals putting in aluminum boats at 4:30 in the morning. Other than that, what a great trip.
Douglas A
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 096C, Loop: Foote Pond
Great camping site
Kiersten S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 049D, Loop: Sawmill Point
We very much enjoyed this camp site. Remote, quiet, plenty of space between camp sites. There were other campers in the area but we could not see or hear them from our camp site. The fire pit was great and high quality. The site is plenty of room for a group. Facilities were well kept. Thank you for such a great opportunity to enjoy the Huron National Forest.
Kirk D
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 022C, Loop: Loud Pond
The size of site 22C is excellent and the view of the sunrise is one of the best I've ever seen.
Holly P
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 059W, Loop: Cooke Pond
After trouble finding this exact location….directions should be clearer from road to spot…I finally found it and it was worth it! My view of the river was great. The spot is secluded enough from the other campers for me. I found some hearts in nature & left them behind, I hope others add to it!! 😊
I would totally stay here again.
James M
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 003D, Loop: Alcona Pond
I’ve been coming to this site for years. Two years ago they changed the fire pit and it absolutely ruins the experience. The heat does not permeate the campsite. The light does not light up the campsite.
The site is well kept and the river is beautiful. I love this place with all of my heart. I despise the fire pit so much.
David M
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 047D, Loop: Sawmill Point
The outhouse was really smelly and could be cleaned out more often
Ryan M
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 014C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
Campsite 14 has really easy access from the river. The site has ample space for 3+ tents. Quiet site with good view of the stars at night. Really enjoyed our stay.
Britte S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 011D, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
It was OK. Terrible river access. The site was nice sized, can comfortably pull cars in.
Karen C
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 005C, Loop: Alcona Pond
I went to the directions that they give me on the app. When I made the reservation..
Drove around for over 2 hours looking for my campsite..
It had me going down a five mile field stopped me in the middle and said, here is your destination. The directions they give me...
That was not my campsite. There was no way to get to it. If it was my campsite..
They need to direct people a correct way.. i would never go there again and do this. Because clearly it doesn't exist..
I was looking very forward to this vacation. But never got there and got charged. For it.
Location & Directions for Ausable River Camping
5761 North Skeel Avenue, Oscoda, MI 48750 United States
Elevation: 286 ft
Getting There
Designated campsites are spread along 55 mi of river shoreline between the AuSable River Access at 4001 Bridge (7 mi northwest of Glennie, MI) to near the Whirlpool AuSable River Access (4 mi west of Oscoda, MI).<br /><br />
For more information o...
Designated campsites are spread along 55 mi of river shoreline between the AuSable River Access at 4001 Bridge (7 mi northwest of Glennie, MI) to near the Whirlpool AuSable River Access (4 mi west of Oscoda, MI).
For more information on specific campsites, click here.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via US Highway 23, which is approximately 10 miles to the east, providing connections to other major roads in the area.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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