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101 total sitesAbout Ausable River Camping
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (583)
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
Nancy C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 004D, Loop: Alcona Pond
It was awesome! We rented site 4D on the Au Sable river and we had a blast. It was spacious and had a nice stairway (3-4 steps) to access the river literally right by your tent. Was far from other campers and you had a lot of privacy. Was able to fish and catch and release a variety of fish (red tail sucker, trout, bass). Was able to swim around and enjoy the waters. There is a little Kayak rental place down the road that had essential camping stuff that is needed for last minute. They have showers and bathrooms there too (might have to pay to use). Also, if you needed more stuff there is a little town about 5 mins away called Glennie. They have gas stations, a grocery store, and a liquor store there. Convenient for us cause we are from the Macomb County area. Was only a 2.5hr drive. We already booked our 2nd and 3rd camping trip here!
Melissa D
VerifiedJune 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 089D, Loop: Foote Pond
The quiet setting is a chance to relax and take in nature. Beautiful sites. We have camped here for years.
marian s
VerifiedJune 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 023C, Loop: Loud Pond
I'm afraid to say how good our annual fishing trip is here, I would hate not getting our campsite due to overcrowding. Love this place and hope it stays our tradition.
Kevin O
VerifiedJune 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 090W, Loop: Foote Pond
Breathtaking views, awesome camp site and great memories made!!! Can’t wait for next year trip!
CHRISTOPHER K
VerifiedJune 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 070D, Loop: Cooke Pond
Beautiful site to be away from the wind of the river. Very hard to access the river as you have to travel down a steep hill and back up (still worth the walk and the fishing).
CHRISTOPHER K
VerifiedJune 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 067D, Loop: Cooke Pond
Beautiful spot right in the cove, right on the river, right in front of the sunset. Winds kick up a bit being so close to the river but the site is massive and there’s plenty of spots to get out of the wind.
CHRISTOPHER K
VerifiedJune 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 063W, Loop: Cooke Pond
One of my favorite sites, very easy walk-to (about 4 minutes). Set on top of the bank with easy river access and a fence for lanterns and drying out towels. The second post from the trail to the water gives you enough service to text and load gps but no phone calls with Verizon. Very cool spot, 64 is next!
Paul S
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 063W, Loop: Cooke Pond
Campsites are well spaced out and it is a beautiful area.
Ryan S
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 037C, Loop: Cooke Pond
Great rustic camping.
Marion S
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 004D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Not detailed directions and the sight did not link with what the webpage said. Then we get lost but they close at 5pm. Really? So middle of no where rustic camping and no way to contact office. And than to top it off I lost out 30$ for my sight because they couldn't refund me from their own system? So I have to contact a website that takes 40 mins to wait on hold. So all in all it is not worth it to wait hours on hold for 20$ but that money was just taken and goes in their pocket and I didn't even get to enjoy camping. Instead got lost and had to find a different camp site. My Friday was ruined I had to pay for another campsite so I spent 70$ for 2 nights of camping because you guys just took 30$ and have no proper directions to the site. WILL NEVER GO THROUGH THIS PLACE EVER AGAIN!!!!
Location & Directions for Ausable River Camping
5761 North Skeel Avenue, Oscoda, MI 48750 United States
Elevation: 286 ft
Getting There
Designated campsites are spread along 55 mi of river shoreline between the AuSable River Access at 4001 Bridge (7 mi northwest of Glennie, MI) to near the Whirlpool AuSable River Access (4 mi west of Oscoda, MI).<br /><br />
For more information o...
Designated campsites are spread along 55 mi of river shoreline between the AuSable River Access at 4001 Bridge (7 mi northwest of Glennie, MI) to near the Whirlpool AuSable River Access (4 mi west of Oscoda, MI).
For more information on specific campsites, click here.
Highway access
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.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026