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About Ausable River Camping
Number of accommodations: 101
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 (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
Scott C
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 074D, Loop: Foote Pond
Best camping around site are spaced out with fire rings great views and so peaceful.
Jordan N
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 087W, Loop: Foote Pond
Beautiful site! Very private, only saw one other person the whole time who was walking by to 085W. Short but steep hike to the site, and steep bluffs down to the river around the site itself. Directions to the site weren’t clear online but lots of good signage to get you there off Bissonette Rd.
Angela S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 092D, Loop: Foote Pond
I love the sound of the waterfall north of the site . Real cold fresh water . Just beautiful view like no other. If your not good with a high slope to water edge then reconsider, but I personally loved it.
Dionne S
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 043D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Beautiful view and wide enough for our 26 foot camper to be backed in.
Monika L
VerifiedOctober 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 002D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Our huge campsite, 002D, had one of the most beautiful views of any campsite where we've ever stayed. We sat by the river watching the wildlife (including deer, a bald eagle, several types of ducks and geese, swans, and woodpeckers, among others) and enjoying the gorgeous fall scenery. The site was very quiet during the day. At night we heard coyotes and owls. I'd easily rate the view as 5-star. Unfortunately, previous occupants had left quite a bit of trash on the campsite and covered the nearby underbrush with toilet tissue and lots of evidence of human waste, including a waste bucket! Be aware that there is some poison ivy on the periphery of the site, but at this time of the year it's colorful and easy to spot. The road to our campsite was a bit dicey for our Prius; even though we drove very slowly and carefully, we scraped the bottom of our heavily loaded car on a rock when we arrived at the site but were able to negotiate the ruts and rocks after that.
Andrew M
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 010W, Loop: Ausable Semi-Primitive North
Wonderful secluded site.
Patrick M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 040C, Loop: Cooke Pond
The staff at check-in were very nice and helpful . Park is always clean.😎👍
George F
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 043D, Loop: Sawmill Point
The site was clear and clean, public John was clean.
Warren S
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 055D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Great waterway for canoe or kayak exploring. Many great hiking trails close by. The monuments are nicely maintained and worth seeing.
Gregory M
VerifiedOctober 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 002D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Gorgeous, secluded camping spot.
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 7, 2026
