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
Victor E
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 076D, Loop: Foote Pond
Site 76 was awesome! Fishing access at site wasn't very good, but besides that, it was amazing! Plenty of easy fishing spots near which was great. Hard to find the road to the site. Not marked very well when you get to the Cooke dam site but maybe that kept traffic out too.
Archie N
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 068D, Loop: Cooke Pond
Finding the site was a little difficult.
Once found, fun was had by all
Camelia W
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 076D, Loop: Foote Pond
Sites 74-79. The sites were difficult to find. If you follow the directions on google or Apple, you will be taken to an area close by to not quite to the right spot. First off, the last major road directions will take you to is Cooke Dam Road. After that, it gets hairy. You’ll be directed to turn on to Jennie St then Arthur St. DONT DO THAT. Continue on Cooke Dam Road until you get to what appears to be a dead end/Private Property. You’ll pass Cooke Dam Boat Launch on the left and on the right is a big White House with a pole barn. Turn right there, pass the utility tower on the left and follow the dirt road to your site.
Site 76D. Small site. Ground not too flat. Steep slope to fishing area. I would suggest parking vehicle parallel to the site to block any on coming vehicles from driving straight into the site.
James S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 054D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Amazing campsites.
Harley H
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 058W, Loop: Cooke Pond
Always a great stay on the river!
Amanda R
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 011D, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
We’ve been camping here for the last 3 years and have always had a great time. The people in Glennie are always so welcoming and friendly. The camp is always clean and of course has the most beautiful views. We will continue to camp here as much as possible. Definitely a piece of heaven on earth. ❤️
Andrew O
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 093D, Loop: Foote Pond
We love camping here. The river access is great and the sites are typically pretty quiet. They're also typically very well maintained.
Madonna B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 044D, Loop: Sawmill Point
The View is wonderful. You have to be prepared for rustic camping . If you are tenting . Not all the sites accommodate travel trailers.
Rachel G
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 048D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Most beautiful place. The river was great for kayaking. So peaceful and quiet at night. Star gazing - incredible! We will be back.
William F
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 045D, Loop: Sawmill Point
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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
