About Ausable River Camping
Number of accommodations: 101
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Reviews (484)
What Guests Are Saying
Ausable River Camping offers a beautiful and serene environment, with spacious, well-maintained sites and picturesque views of the river. Campers appreciate the remote, rustic charm and the opportunities for fishing and hiking. While there are some concerns regarding ticks, road conditions, noise from generators, and occasional issues with campsite bookings, many visitors still express a strong desire to return for another experience in nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Ausable River Camping offers a beautiful and serene environment, with spacious, well-maintained sites and picturesque views of the river. Campers appreciate the remote, rustic charm and the opportunities for fishing and hiking. While there are some concerns regarding ticks, road conditions, noise from generators, and occasional issues with campsite bookings, many visitors still express a strong desire to return for another experience in nature.
Review Summary
Gregory S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 037C, Loop: Cooke Pond
Campsite 037C was clearly well-tended by staff, though the previous campers left trash in the fire ring, which I packed out when I left. The location itself is beautiful, with wild columbine and ninebark blooming all over the island when I was there, attracting many bees, butterflies, even hummingbirds. Store your food safely each night, as there are some crafty raccoons around.
Tamie J
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 066D, Loop: Cooke Pond
Site divided right down the middle by large trees that were cut down and not clear away. It made setup a bit trickier and the site more awkward to use.
Joanne F
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 080D, Loop: Foote Pond
Secluded and peaceful
Dwight P
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 034C, Loop: Cooke Pond
There is a steep hill to access the river but if you follow the trail to the west it will lead you to a lower landing to unload your boats.
Theresa A
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond
This beautiful space was worth paddling in all of our supplies for 8 days of secluded nature time with the family. The swimming, fishing and exploring were wonderful.
Ken J
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 050D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Need to improve access to the river. The bank could use some steps to help people reach the water.
Russ S
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 048D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Everything was great other than waiting for the prior people to clear out of the campsite
Anthony S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 030C, Loop: Five Channels Pond
First things first where DNR has it marked is not its location that is 29c. Second that incline up to the site is no joke. Now that being said we had an awesome time and the view was awesome.
Josh D
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 077D, Loop: Foote Pond
By far my favorite river in Michigan for kayaking and camping.
Michael B
VerifiedJune 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 028C, Loop: Five Channels Pond
Great site
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).
For more information on specific campsites, click here.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.6511 / -84.0994
Elevation: 286 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
