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About Ausable River Camping
Number of accommodations: 101
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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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
Barbara M
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 045D, Loop: Sawmill Point
We had a great experience when we stopped into Lumberman's monument for river information. We were disappointed because we would have booked a 2nd site but they were all booked even thought no one was on the 2 sites next to and across from us the entire time we were there.
Sonja G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond
Au Sable River camping is the best, we come every year!
Christopher C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 091D, Loop: Foote Pond
Great spot right on the water. Very quiet and clean site. Will become a regular spot through summer.
Juliana K
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 002D, Loop: Alcona Pond
little trees available for hammocks and clothing lines, great swimming/wading area my kids loved it beware of some leeches. tons of posionivy surrounding the area to be expected. beautiful view of the river great campsite!
Randi G
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 080D, Loop: Foote Pond
This site was incredible! Very private, spacious, and peaceful. The site is very high up from the river which was very cool. Would camp here again!!
Becky C
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 018C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitve South
Could not locate site from the river, it was not marked - likely due to the flooding this Spring!
Theresa A
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond
We love this island campsite. It was our family's 3rd year making it to this spot and my kids are ready to go back next year. There is a great spot for swimming while I am cooking and the fishing is good too.
Karen A
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 052D, Loop: Sawmill Point
First time here in about 10 or so years. There was no camp host and the rules were not followed by many. Our neighbors had two trailers, a large tent, four cars and a boat trailer in their site. There were other sites at Sawmill that had more equipment than allowed. I guess folks know there is no enforcement and they can do what they wish. Overall our site was nice and I enjoyed relaxing around the campsite. The road was in bad shape and was being graded when we left so maybe it was improved but with all of the rain we had the day before made it seem quite soupy when we pulled out. We hit Old Orchard Campground for showers buy 50 cent token in office. Bathhouses to the west of the office had no water control but plenty of water flow and hot water. The bathhouse at the east end had water you could control the temp. We dumped our tanks there too for $10. Filled portable water tanks at the Lumbermen's Monument.
Verizon worked at times and at other times not at all. One night I could check radar when we had storms rolling through and two other nights nothing worked. Texting was pretty dependable.
Thomas S
VerifiedJune 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 025C, Loop: Loud Pond
fished the whole time. caught some fish . nice campground!
Ben H
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 084C, Loop: Foote Pond
Our group of 8 Kayaked in. There was plenty of space for all of us and some nice camp spots, with views of the river. It only has a fire ring, nice tree cover, and a little bit of an incline to get up to the site but well worth it. Highly recommend
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 3, 2026
