Ausable River Camping

5761 North Skeel Avenue, Oscoda, Michigan, United States

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Featured amenities

Parking Parking
River Access River Access
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

101 total sites

RV Sites

46 sites

Tent Sites

55 sites

About Ausable River Camping

AuSable River Dispersed Camping is a unique series of 102 individually designated single-family campsites on a 55-mile stretch of the lovely AuSable River. All campsites are within Alcona and Iosco Counties in Michigan. These rustic sites are divided into sections near Alcona Pond, the AuSable Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area, Loud Pond, Five Channels Pond, Cooke Pond, Foote Pond and Lower Ausable. Each are ideal for family camping, with opportunities for fly fishing, swimming, canoeing and bird watching.

Number of accommodations: 101

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Nov 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
River Access River Access
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

101 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001D, Loop: Alcona Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002D, Loop: Alcona Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003D, Loop: Alcona Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004D, Loop: Alcona Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 005C, Loop: Alcona Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 006D, Loop: Alcona Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007D, Loop: Alcona Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 008W, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 009C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 010W, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 011D, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 012C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 013C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 014C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 015C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 016C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitve South Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 017C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitve South Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 018C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitve South Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 019C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitve South Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 020C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitve South Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 021C, Loop: Loud Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 022C, Loop: Loud Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 023C, Loop: Loud Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 024C, Loop: Loud Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 025C, Loop: Loud Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 026C, Loop: Loud Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 027C, Loop: Loud Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 028C, Loop: Five Channels Pond Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 029C, Loop: Five Channels Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 030C, Loop: Five Channels Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 031C, Loop: Five Channels Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 032C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 033C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 034C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 035C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 036C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 037C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 038C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 039C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 040C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 042D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 043D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 045D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 046D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 047D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 049D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 050D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 051D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 052D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 053D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 054D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 055D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 057D, Loop: Sawmill Point RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 058W, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 059W, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 060W, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 061W, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 062W, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 063W, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 064W, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 065C, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 066D, Loop: Cooke Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 067D, Loop: Cooke Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 068D, Loop: Cooke Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 069W, Loop: Cooke Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 070D, Loop: Cooke Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 071D, Loop: Cooke Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 072D, Loop: Cooke Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 073D, Loop: Cooke Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 074D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 075W, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 076D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 077D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 078D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 079W, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 080D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 081D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 082D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 083C, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 084C, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 085W, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 086C, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 087W, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 088D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 089D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 090W, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 091D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 092D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 093D, Loop: Foote Pond RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 094C, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 095C, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 096C, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 097C, Loop: Foote Pond Tent
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 098D, Loop: Lower Ausable RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 099D, Loop: Lower Ausable RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 100D, Loop: Lower Ausable RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 101D, Loop: Lower Ausable RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 102D, Loop: Lower Ausable RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (544)

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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

4.5
544 reviews
5
68.8%
374
4
18.6%
101
3
6.4%
35
2
2.8%
15
1
3.5%
19

Eric H

Verified

August 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 040C, Loop: Cooke Pond

5

Very nice campsite

Anthony H

Verified

August 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 085W, Loop: Foote Pond

4

Featuring gorgeous views of the Ausable. There is lots of space to setup at this site. Plenty of downed wood nearby that can be used as free firewood. There are a ton of mosquitos, probably due to being surrounded by slow/stagnant water. It's pretty far from the other campsites and enveloped in large trees, so you feel like you are secluded although this quickly becomes apparent that it's just an illusion when all the motorboats start whizzin' by on the river. You can also hear the highway, and airplanes are passing by fairly consistently throughout the day to get to the nearby airport in Oscoda. The hike in/out is SERIOUS, especially going up the hills when leaving. Pack light! Overall, I enjoyed my camping experience at this site.

Trevor R

Verified

August 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond

5

Weve been staying on the island for over 15 years! 40c is always a dream come true! It is so peaceful and elegant!

Patrick M

Verified

August 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 033C, Loop: Cooke Pond

5

Camp site was very clean! The Rangers at the Lumbermans Monument Headquarters were very helpful and pleasant to work with. Easy access with boat.

Location Ausable River Camping

Address:
5761 North Skeel Avenue
Oscoda, MI, 48750
United States

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.

Elevation: 286 feet

Distance to downtown

53 mi drive to downtown Oscoda (about 1 hr 4 min)

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