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About Ausable River Camping
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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River Access
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
Patrick A
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 086C, Loop: Foote Pond
The campsite was clean and has easy access by boat.
Bill T
VerifiedAugust 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 008W, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
Excellent site, very clean, and love the new grates over the fire pit.
Anthony D
VerifiedAugust 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 005C, Loop: Alcona Pond
vibed out and totally chill.
Clifton E
VerifiedAugust 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 018C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitve South
Sign post #18 not visible from the river. When observed #19 realized we went by it. Paddled upstream to worn bath up steep sand embankment. Climbed it to find sign post #18. Camp site located on river right. Used rope to hoist gear up and down embankment. Concerned frequent foot traffic up and down will cause unnecessary erosion. Otherwise, campsite, river, and weather great. Thank you for allowing for such a trip.
Gregory D
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 081D, Loop: Foote Pond
One of Michigans best kept secrets!
John A
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 063W, Loop: Cooke Pond
The campsite is easy to get to and is very well maintained. Excellent view, nice stairs to the water (we caught a really fat LargeMouth Bass, my son's first), and the firepit works just fine. Again, can't beat the view or water access.
Mark L
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 011D, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
Camp site was nice, flat and clean with a fire ring with cooking grate. Be advised the posted trail name does not match the map, so I had some difficulty finding it. Also, the river bank is quite steep with many steps. My fishing kayak was too heavy to attempt boating in (so I drove in), but a conventional kayak would have been fine. Overall a very nice stay.
Joshua R
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 096C, Loop: Foote Pond
Nice clean site with a great view. Has a small hill going up to the site but it’s not terrible. Bring a lot of bug spray.
Melissa P
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 097C, Loop: Foote Pond
Beautiful peaceful spot
Kenneth N
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 099D, Loop: Lower Ausable
Site was very secluded and large. Short walk across the road down to the river for easy swimming or fishing access. However, there was lots of trash at the site, and people had been pooping right next to the established tent areas, without burying it at all, very nasty.
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
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