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About Ausable River Camping
Number of accommodations: 101
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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River Access
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
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- 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
Howard S
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 053D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Positives: 1) Beautiful scenic campground. 2) About as secluded and rustic as it gets. 3) Outhouses were well maintained. Negatives: 1) The gravel roads and roads that lead into the camp sites are full of unavoidable massive potholes that will toss every item in your RV. Road upgrades are recommended. 2) Almost every time we camp here lately, there is someone inconsiderate idiot running a generator all night. No exception this time. Site 54d ran their jackhammer generator all night the 3 nights we were there. We camp to enjoy nature...hearing the coyotes and owls at night and not to hear a rediculously loud motor running all night. Need to implement, emphasize, and enforce rules about generator hours. They disturb the peace! 3) The wife and I had dogs run up on us multiple times this trip. Rules regarding dogs (leashing them) need to be emphasized and enforced as well. If the rule breakers are forced to pack up and leave (which is a lot of work) and don't get reimbursed their camping fees, they will learn to follow the rules. This will make camping more comfortable for all of the guests who do follow the rules. Thank you for the opportunity to input.
Hunter M
VerifiedNovember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 008W, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
Amazing scenery. Absolutely quiet and peaceful. About a 2-5 minute walk to site. Bring dolly or wagon for gear to save multiple trips. 100 percent would come back again
dean h
VerifiedDecember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 001D, Loop: Alcona Pond
unlike some of the au sable sites this is not too far above the water and has nice stairs down to the water. I love the remoteness of all the au sable sites and this one was no different. Of course, it is rustic so no services, water or electricity so plan accordingly.
Ryan H
VerifiedDecember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 029C, Loop: Five Channels Pond
The site we are is unsafe, the erosion on the hill caused a number of people to fall throughout the trip. I would not recommend putting this up until the slope is either smooth out or stairs are put in.
Dave C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 097C, Loop: Foote Pond
At our 2nd day reserved camp site, we found a large group already occupying the site.
It took hours for them to leave, after numerous calls to park office.
Lauren L
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 098D, Loop: Lower Ausable
Beautiful campground right by the river with opportunities for fishing. Very quiet and well-maintained.
Dale D
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 052D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Very large lot! Quiet camping spot.
Michael M
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 001D, Loop: Alcona Pond
This is not a review of the campsite but of all the ticks we got there. Was only there about 30 minutes getting my camp set up and my dog was just walking around. When he came back near me, I saw over 20 ticks on him crawling around. It looked like he rolled in sprinkles, but instead ticks. This was mid April. The campsite was gorgeous, but couldn’t stay the night.
Carley D
VerifiedApril 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 081D, Loop: Foote Pond
Beautiful site with a great view of the river (no direct access).
Mark S
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 088D, Loop: Foote Pond
Great site. Very secluded. Big enough for several tents. One of my new favorites.
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
