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46 sites
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55 sites
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
Alicia P
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 004D, Loop: Alcona Pond
New site signs and graded trail to get back to site. I fear the mosquitos will be bad on this site as the trail in has a swampy water on both sides.
Victoria M
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond
It was an amazing trip, I paddled from the Sawmill Point Launch (make sure to either register and pay cash for parking at the launch or beforehand online) so that the paddle back would be easier. Be sure to keep an eye out on the forecast, it’s about a mile and a half to paddle to the island so the wind makes a big difference! It was difficult to find the campsite, the coordinates the I used led me to the wrong location so it took some extra work to find the site (it was most likely a fault on my part!). The site had plenty of great space for my tent, well-maintained, and very peaceful with no one else around!
Amanda M
VerifiedMay 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 007D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Ticks. Theft.
Cheryl W
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 044D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Beautiful area with many diverse camping options. Also excellent hiking trails.
James M
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 072D, Loop: Cooke Pond
Ticks are bad. Access path has a lot of tree branches growing into it.
Ray H
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 052D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Great rustic tent camping, restrooms were very clean and well stocked! The scenic views are amazing. Only issue is the RV Campers that like to run their GENERATORS all day and Into the night! Kinda puts a damper on things! Other than that though! Great.....
Lindsey D
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 074D, Loop: Foote Pond
Under-appreciated Gem. We had an absolutely great time. This campsite is super private, very large, and fairly shaded. Even though the site is not listed as "waterfront" there is a trail that leads down to the prettiest little spot on the River, perfect for fishing. We also enjoyed Mushroom hunting, rock hounding, and bird watching. Would absolutely book this spot again.
Lewis M
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 006D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Lovely site
Victor R
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 093D, Loop: Foote Pond
The location on map for campsite 93 is actually for campsite 92. Campsite 93 was not well maintained, had a lot of tree stumps and several more trees marked to be cut down. Also, had a lot of flies. I stopped to check out other sites, and they were much better maintained and no flies.
Guadalupe G
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 078D, Loop: Foote Pond
Site 78 is so beautiful, great view of river and in general this site is well maintained.
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 3, 2026
