Ausable River Camping

A clean and quiet campsite - no complaints!

This was my very first time staying here off a recommendation from a friend and my group and I had a great time! The animals barely bothered us, very secluded and peaceful, very spacious sites so all around solid time. I will say the only thing that is much needed is picnic tables and maybe more frequent signs guiding you more accurately to sites (for reference we had site 71D Cooke Pond)

Great primitive camping sites. Sites further up the river are pristine. Other campers at sites on Cooke Dam pond have not been conscientious about their waste. Poison ivy has exploded over the area over the past 20 years.

This is a beautiful spot but nearby campers were really loud and we could also hear dogs barking, from campsites down river, throughout our stay. It was very beautiful but the noise kind of ruined it for us because we like to really experience nature when we're out camping.

Our group of 8 Kayaked in. There was plenty of space for all of us and some nice camp spots, with views of the river. It only has a fire ring, nice tree cover, and a little bit of an incline to get up to the site but well worth it. Highly recommend

fished the whole time. caught some fish . nice campground!

First time here in about 10 or so years. There was no camp host and the rules were not followed by many. Our neighbors had two trailers, a large tent, four cars and a boat trailer in their site. There were other sites at Sawmill that had more equipment than allowed. I guess folks know there is no enforcement and they can do what they wish. Overall our site was nice and I enjoyed relaxing around the campsite. The road was in bad shape and was being graded when we left so maybe it was improved but with all of the rain we had the day before made it seem quite soupy when we pulled out. We hit Old Orchard Campground for showers buy 50 cent token in office. Bathhouses to the west of the office had no water control but plenty of water flow and hot water. The bathhouse at the east end had water you could control the temp. We dumped our tanks there too for $10. Filled portable water tanks at the Lumbermen's Monument.

Verizon worked at times and at other times not at all. One night I could check radar when we had storms rolling through and two other nights nothing worked. Texting was pretty dependable.

We love this island campsite. It was our family's 3rd year making it to this spot and my kids are ready to go back next year. There is a great spot for swimming while I am cooking and the fishing is good too.

Could not locate site from the river, it was not marked - likely due to the flooding this Spring!

This site was incredible! Very private, spacious, and peaceful. The site is very high up from the river which was very cool. Would camp here again!!