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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
Scott B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 007D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Great wide open site and no other sites nearby. There's a campground on the other side of the river that got pretty rowdy, but it's very far off. Easy walk down to the river. We even saw some mink running around.
Carol H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 077D, Loop: Foote Pond
This site really grew on me. It appears to be very small and right on the road but it goes back into the pine forrest. Very shady and beautiful spot. Watch out for the raccoons! There is a great swimming spot if you are brave enough to use the steep clay steps to get there.
Charles A
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond
Site 41c is still one of the best spots in the world!! Campsite was well maintained by the past campers. That is always nice to see. What happened to the friendly raccoons? As always we were prepared for them to visit each night, every thing put away and covered and locked. Garbage hanging from the tree out of reach and so on. They never showed up. We are hoping that they got tired of island life and left on there own but somehow we doubt it. I’m camping on the small island next week and I will be prepared to anti raccoon my food and things because I believe that they will show up.
Claude v
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 057D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Very nice. Lots of room Enjoy going out with my grandson. Fishing a couple day. Wish that could have stayed a little bit longer.
Christina D
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 008W, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
If you're wondering if you should bring your wagon, the answer is yes. The path is only like 2 min walk. It's a bit narrow and a few big roots, but if you are thinking you personally might want a wagon, especially for firewood the answer is yes. Bring it.
Jenilee D
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 025C, Loop: Loud Pond
Very peaceful. Perfect camping weekend.
Brenda D
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 044D, Loop: Sawmill Point
We camped at site 44D. It was a short walk to the outhouse, which was kept pretty clean. The best part of our experience was the river access. It was literally a handful of steps down the built in steps!
Robert Y
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 052D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Awesome views very peaceful weekend
Adam L
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 024C, Loop: Loud Pond
Great site
Kristen V
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 001D, Loop: Alcona Pond
We camp up here yearly. We love it. Site 1 water access is a little steep otherwise is a nice location
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
