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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
Jennifer M
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 053D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Secluded site with water view. Steep decent/climb to water.
Tiffany B
VerifiedJune 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 004D, Loop: Alcona Pond
This was not a great site. We have camped at other sites and have loved it, but this one had no shade and no tree canopies to help protect from rain. The river access was ok, but far away from the firepit
Maria D
VerifiedJune 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 046D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Overall, we were quite happy with the site. This would be a good fit for anyone who doesn’t want to be directly on the water, but enjoy a short walk through the woods to get to the river.
Dianna B
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond
We always enjoy our time on the River; the campsite was clean and ready for us upon arrival; we left it the same way. Thanks to all who do their part! We just enjoy sitting back, reading and watching the loons and ducks float by.
Steven G
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond
The boy scouts that were on our expedition, witnessed bald eagles, otters, ducks, swans, geese, A10 wart hogs and so many other plants and animals, birds... that they had not seen before. We attempt to complete the same trek every other year. Thanks for making it so easy.
Andrew K
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 002D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Really enjoy the secluded spot next to the river. Very peaceful and easy to access. Stayed close to alcona pond for three nights and on the fourth stay at alcona pond campground and it was beautiful and quiet. Also great views of the water with easy access.
Michael M
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 004D, Loop: Alcona Pond
beautiful camping...
Brad S
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 018C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitve South
Over the course of two nights, our group stayed at 6 different sites. They were all well maintained and fully immersed in the beauty of our state. Site #18 was a little tough to identify and the climb up to the site was really steep, but otherwise we had an amazing experience.
Karen T
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 043D, Loop: Sawmill Point
We checked in from the campsite and although Josh was having technical difficulties, he promptly returned our call once he was able to resolve the issues and secure the site for us.
marian s
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 023C, Loop: Loud Pond
We have been going there for years, always a great time!! Now we have the our next generation going to keep this outdoor adventure going. Hopefully they will pass it down.
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.
Elevation: 286 feet
53 mi drive to downtown Oscoda (about 1 hr 4 min)
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Last updated: September 7, 2026
