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
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.
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.
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
Jennifer M
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 053D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Secluded site with water view. Steep decent/climb to water.
Ashley A
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 043D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Beautiful view! Well kept site. USDA employees are the nicest!
Anthony D
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 005C, Loop: Alcona Pond
Such a beautiful place. Campsites were great. The ticks were bad but they are bad everywhere.
Chad C
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 006D, Loop: Alcona Pond
The site is stunning! Zero cell signal!
Stacey D
VerifiedJune 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 011D, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
We always love coming up here to camp! The river and the scenery is great. Be warned that the ticks and mosquitos are no joke! We were a little disappointed with the dirt bikers and side by siders that decided to just come into our site 11D because "they needed a break", when it was obvious we were camped right there! But that is nothing that reflects on the park, just on rude people!
Shashank R
VerifiedJune 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 030C, Loop: Five Channels Pond
There was no way to get to this camping spot without a boat
Shannon D
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 062W, Loop: Cooke Pond
Was a great site, loved how big it was and that it is right on the water. Just wish it was noted that it is super close to site 063 because my neighbors were rude. They were loud, played music until 2am and for whatever reason had a generator.
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
