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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
Randy S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 052D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Lovely place
Deborah P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 097C, Loop: Foote Pond
Sites need to be marked better when you are canoeing down the river so you can find them. Also the portage areas for some of the dams are not well marked for first timers down the river. Some campsites were left trashed and the campfire pits were really dirty, filled with rubbish. Being on the river was beautiful. Lumberman's is a great stop as you work your way down the river.
Patrick V
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 001D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Most important thing is to clean up after yourself
Ryan M
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 001D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Canoe/camped with a group of six along the AuSable from Mio to Loud Dam. Campsite 1 was spacious and not too difficult to get in and out of the water and get the gear up to the campsite. The site isn't very well marked from the river though and we almost drifted by!
Campsite 14 was excellent. Plenty of room and easy to get in and out of the river with gear.
Mark B
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 084C, Loop: Foote Pond
We stayed at one of the “boat in” only sites on the Foote dam side. It was up off the water and set up great for tent camping with plenty of shade. Very relaxing and fun trip. It was a long boat ride back to the site so you won’t be making too many trips back to town once you arrive. Bring everything you need. Would definitely do this trip again.
Michael T
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 082D, Loop: Foote Pond
Most beautiful campsite ever! Room for our 17 ft. teardrop and then some. Wonderful view, quiet and secluded.
matthew i
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 048D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Amazing campsite right in the reservoir. The highbanks trail runs from iargo springs right into logger mans camping sites where we stayed. Absolutely beautiful.
If you plan to camp with a generator please do not run it all night. It disturbs the whole campground and intrudes on the natural ambiance. Thank you!
james d
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 102D, Loop: Lower Ausable
I really like the spots close to whirlpool launch access. Nice wadeable sections, beautiful early morning fly fishing
Kieran C
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 037C, Loop: Cooke Pond
Very well kept and spacious! Beautiful overlook of the Ausable River
Trevor R
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond
Our favorite trip of the year!! Cant wait until August each year!
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
