About Ausable River Camping
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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
Anna W
VerifiedJuly 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 060W, Loop: Cooke Pond
The site was huge and amazing. Gorgeous views of the river and easy river access made this Texan camping family of 5 very happy. There was plenty of space to spread out our two large tents, shade canopy (even though the site was almost completed shaded), toilet tent, and small table and chairs. There is a mostly flat path to access this site and the other three in this section, but it does go right through the middle of each site. Other steeper paths were available, but not easily accessible while hauling in gear in wagons. Our biggest complaint was there were two different large groups near us on different nights that destroyed the peaceful atmosphere. I wish they enforce these sites being single family rather than large groups of 12-16. Jet skis, chainsaws (we assume they were cutting up downed wood), drumming, singing, and loud talking until past 11 pm were such a disappointment. Thankfully those happened on our last of four nights in this pristine setting. If it wasn't 20 hours from home, we would definitely be back.
Jean A
VerifiedJuly 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond
The big island is the best !
So peaceful and so spiritual !
Like no other place!
Rushmoney A
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 042D, Loop: Sawmill Point
great site...great memories!!
Melonie B
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 100D, Loop: Lower Ausable
It was a wonderful experience.
James F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 093D, Loop: Foote Pond
Updated roads and signs
Andrea M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 004D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Very beautiful location with an excellent view of the sun setting. I saw many birds including green herons, bald eagles, trumpeter swans, and kingfishers. The songs of the indigo buntings, whip-poor-wills, and white throated sparrows are enchanting. The only downside is that there was a lot of goose poop but oh well, it's nature!
Jack B
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 102D, Loop: Lower Ausable
Like a song called almost Heaven
janet A
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 051D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Always a beautiful view of the River, The only issue is with the steps going down to the river, they are very dangerous if you're not good with your footing.
Allison P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 010W, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
About a 1 min walk to site. Nice views of the river from site. Easy access down a small bank to get to river.
Kimberly S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 022C, Loop: Loud Pond
AWESOME
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
