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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
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- 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 V
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 001D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Most important thing is to clean up after yourself
Rebecca E
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 089D, Loop: Foote Pond
The Au Sable is one of the most beautiful scenic places in Michigan. I’ve camped in boat-in sites and several places along the river on various loops. You can always count on a clean camp site with ample space between your site and the next one. I hope this place is around for decades more of outdoor enjoyment to come.
Mark P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 050D, Loop: Sawmill Point
The sites are large with direct water access.
The view is spectacular with space between sites enough to let you imagine you are the only ones on this part of the planet. The pit toilets have always been clean but we bring a 20 ft. Trailer with everything we need including water and fully charged batteries.
A boat launch is just down the road but we bring a canoe and have had some luck fishing. We camp early spring & late fall in order to get reservations. I only wish we could find more sites like this during the summer. It is our first choice to camp here all others will have a hard time meeting these standards.
MICHAEL O
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 012C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
Overall, the site and experience was excellent. However, we remind users to please pack out your trash!
Stephen F
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 049D, Loop: Sawmill Point
The camp site was wonderful and look forward to using it again.
Randy S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 052D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Lovely place
Deborah P
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 097C, Loop: Foote Pond
Sites need to be marked better when you are canoeing down the river so you can find them. Also the portage areas for some of the dams are not well marked for first timers down the river. Some campsites were left trashed and the campfire pits were really dirty, filled with rubbish. Being on the river was beautiful. Lumberman's is a great stop as you work your way down the river.
KRISTEN N
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 048D, Loop: Sawmill Point
The best! We camped here raising our kids and now we all still camp together with their families! We kayak so we love that we can slide into the water from our campsite. We love that its secluded & not very many people.
mikayla b
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 091D, Loop: Foote Pond
Campsite was big enough. Access to water was great with the steps built. Beautiful view of water. Clean water. Great fishing. Have been getting the same site for 5 years. Love it.
Ronald S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 008W, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
Everything was great! It is the best place I have camped in Northern MI. I didn’t know this kind of secluded camping was available without heading to the UP or further still.
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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