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About Ausable River Camping
Number of accommodations: 101
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular 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 (544)
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
Emilie R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 088D, Loop: Foote Pond
Beautiful, spacious, private site. There is access to the river you just have to be careful climbing down the bluff, it can be slippery but there are tree roots that act like steps. The area of the river this site is on it clean. There is a trail you can walk from the campsite along the river. Definitely recommend.
Lenny C
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 049D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Very peaceful and quiet. Would be nice to have a picnic table. The campsites are all very good size.
Bruce F
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 073D, Loop: Cooke Pond
Clean campsite, and very remote from any other campers.
Thomas S
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 005C, Loop: Alcona Pond
This site is not a good site, it has a nice river view and access, however there aren’t good spots to setup tents and the trees that are there are kinda small and scraggly. Also there is a two track not far behind the site that sportsmen use so you don’t get the wilderness feeling for a boat in only sure. We still enjoyed our one night stay but I wouldn’t recommend it for more than a one night stop over.
William M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 049D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Great spot. Not too close to other sites. Steps at the edge of the water. Great place to dock a boat or two. Close to boat launch and bathrooms.
Jeff P
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 002D, Loop: Alcona Pond
First trip on the Au Sable River - Fantastic!. 10 of 10. Canoe trip with two people from Mio, MI to Loud Pond Dam - 3 primitive nights. Excellent Campsites. They were in great condition. Well spaced out along the river. One small issue is that while the campsite #s are well posted and visible, they are not listed exactly as they are on the website; ie 022C is posted as just 22. Because I thought there may be multiple systems. We missed our first site, but quickly realized we made it more difficult than it needed to be. Again, it was a terrific trip and we've already returned to Loud Pond Dam for another 3-night stay. Highly recommend. We will be exploring more of the Au Sable!
Brian N
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 020C, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitve South
The campsite was awesome! The only problem thing that I think that could be improved is making the reservation website that says the site is “20C” to say the site is “20” as this is what the wooden sign says at the physical site.
Wendy W
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 049D, Loop: Sawmill Point
This particular spot is very difficult to get because it is reserved the second it becomes available, literally! Believe me I have been on my computer just waiting for the second that spot opened only to be told that it is reserved and this has happened every single time I have tried to book it over many years. So was I ever pleasantly surprised when I just happened to check to see if it was available and it was, just for one day. It is a beautiful spot and holds years of camping memories. This camping site is right on the river so easy access for fishing and swimming! I am old now so just sitting and enjoying the scenery remembering the good times we had here is something I treasure!!
Don P
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 043D, Loop: Sawmill Point
very nice
Maureen D
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 042D, Loop: Sawmill Point
The site was private and quiet and beautiful even the weather cooperated. Great
two weeks!
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Location Ausable River Camping
Address:
5761 North Skeel Avenue
Oscoda, MI, 48750
United States
Designated campsites are spread along 55 miles of river shoreline between the AuSable River Access at 4001 Bridge (7 miles northwest of Glennie, MI) to near the Whirlpool AuSable River Access (4 miles west of Oscoda, MI).
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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
53 mi drive to downtown Oscoda (about 1 hr 4 min)
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
