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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
Talburt L
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 026C, Loop: Loud Pond
Stayed a couple nights on site 26. Great site, easy access, and clean.
Front is exposed to wind and sun but plenty of space back in the trees to set up and be sheltered.
Scott S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 091D, Loop: Foote Pond
Great site. Nice pond views. The DNR put stairs in 5 years ago. Great improvement. Bring a long rope and a pulley to haul your kayaks back up the steep hill. Right on the 2 track road, but there are only 2 site beyond the site. No traffic. One of our favorite sites.
Ben M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 009C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
The campsite was great for first timers. It was close to the Alcona Dam put in, and close to the Bobcat Creek pull out locations, which are pretty close to each other by road. The only downside we encountered was that a spot on the river right across from our site was what the locals called the "party spot." We went on the weekend of the 4th of July, so had loud partying going on for several hours a couple days. With that in mind, I would not recommend that site for hot summer weekends. All in all, it was very enjoyable and we would do it again.
Allannah R
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 090W, Loop: Foote Pond
Got a terrible case of swimmers itch. Don’t go in the water anywhere at Foote Pond. Not even just your feet.
Robert Y
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 052D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Awesome views very peaceful weekend
Adam L
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 024C, Loop: Loud Pond
Great site
Kristen V
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 001D, Loop: Alcona Pond
We camp up here yearly. We love it. Site 1 water access is a little steep otherwise is a nice location
Jenilee D
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 025C, Loop: Loud Pond
Very peaceful. Perfect camping weekend.
Brenda D
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 044D, Loop: Sawmill Point
We camped at site 44D. It was a short walk to the outhouse, which was kept pretty clean. The best part of our experience was the river access. It was literally a handful of steps down the built in steps!
Christina D
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 008W, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
If you're wondering if you should bring your wagon, the answer is yes. The path is only like 2 min walk. It's a bit narrow and a few big roots, but if you are thinking you personally might want a wagon, especially for firewood the answer is yes. Bring it.
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
