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About Ausable River Camping
Number of accommodations: 101
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
River Access
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (544)
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
Van N
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 048D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Great location. The marker for 48D is hidden below a tree so hard to find in the dark. The turn out is the last right when you see the parking for the boat launch.
Ryan C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 040C, Loop: Cooke Pond
The Au Sable river dispersed sites were amazing! We camped in mid-October and the colors and stars were beautiful. The power boat traffic was minimal and everyone we encountered was very kind and considerate. The Lumberman Monument Visitor Center and nearby Monument campgrounds were very nice. We can't wait to visit again soon!
KISHORA Y
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 054D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Site was very clean. Enough space 2 tents and 2 cars.
Camelia W
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 059W, Loop: Cooke Pond
Au Sable, Cooke Dam, 59W. Beautiful spot overlooking the pond. Quite and peaceful. Short distance from the parking area. There are trails that will take you to the individual sites so you’re not walking right through someone’s camp. Although, we did have some folks come through that were there just for a walk. I would recommend this spot to anyone.
Verizon Wireless, intermittent service. No data, 15 min drive out to Westgate Scenic Overlook for data service (needed to do some homework) . I would get random notifications.
Jennifer H
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 082D, Loop: Foote Pond
This campsite is one of my favorites in Michigan. A little hard to find but worth it.
Diana B
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 069W, Loop: Cooke Pond
Beautiful views and super private camping site. Plan to visit again!
Diana B
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 069W, Loop: Cooke Pond
Favorite camping trip ever!
Tiana o
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 049D, Loop: Sawmill Point
There were about 10 people camping in my spot when I arrived. I had to go to the campground down the street which had some First come sites
Natalie C
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 087W, Loop: Foote Pond
So beautiful! It was an absolutely amazing experience camping on the Ausable. The campsites are well taken care of and very spacious. We had trouble finding our campsite at first because the roads to the campsites are not marked on any GPS system that we own. However, we were eventually able to locate the sites and absolutely adored them. We will definitely returning for another camping trip.
Ali A
VerifiedNovember 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 057D, Loop: Sawmill Point
The directions from the website are so bad, it took us 45 minutes to find our way... but the camping site was amazing. just wish the directions were a little better.
Location Ausable River Camping
Address:
5761 North Skeel Avenue
Oscoda, MI, 48750
United States
Designated campsites are spread along 55 miles of river shoreline between the AuSable River Access at 4001 Bridge (7 miles northwest of Glennie, MI) to near the Whirlpool AuSable River Access (4 miles west of Oscoda, MI).
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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.
Elevation: 286 feet
53 mi drive to downtown Oscoda (about 1 hr 4 min)
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
