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 (484)
What Guests Are Saying
Ausable River Camping offers a beautiful and serene environment, with spacious, well-maintained sites and picturesque views of the river. Campers appreciate the remote, rustic charm and the opportunities for fishing and hiking. While there are some concerns regarding ticks, road conditions, noise from generators, and occasional issues with campsite bookings, many visitors still express a strong desire to return for another experience in nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Ausable River Camping offers a beautiful and serene environment, with spacious, well-maintained sites and picturesque views of the river. Campers appreciate the remote, rustic charm and the opportunities for fishing and hiking. While there are some concerns regarding ticks, road conditions, noise from generators, and occasional issues with campsite bookings, many visitors still express a strong desire to return for another experience in nature.
Review Summary
Marion S
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 004D, Loop: Alcona Pond
Not detailed directions and the sight did not link with what the webpage said. Then we get lost but they close at 5pm. Really? So middle of no where rustic camping and no way to contact office. And than to top it off I lost out 30$ for my sight because they couldn't refund me from their own system? So I have to contact a website that takes 40 mins to wait on hold. So all in all it is not worth it to wait hours on hold for 20$ but that money was just taken and goes in their pocket and I didn't even get to enjoy camping. Instead got lost and had to find a different camp site. My Friday was ruined I had to pay for another campsite so I spent 70$ for 2 nights of camping because you guys just took 30$ and have no proper directions to the site. WILL NEVER GO THROUGH THIS PLACE EVER AGAIN!!!!
Jordan N
VerifiedJune 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 063W, Loop: Cooke Pond
My second time here. Beautiful campsite and area in general. The Au Sable primitive campsites are ideal for those like me that want to be distant from other campers and enjoy some peace and serenity. I'm glad not to have cell phone service out here. One of the many reasons I choose these campsites. About a 5th of a mile walk in from Cooke Dam Road.
Angela P
VerifiedMay 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 065C, Loop: Cooke Pond
Walk and park is easier if you bring wagons to go back n forth to this spot. Exactly a 1/4 mile hike in. Beautiful day and evening views.
Kenneth H
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 042D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Great spot, right on top of the water. Steep climb down to the pond though.
Trevor R
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 041C, Loop: Cooke Pond
Our favorite trip of the year!! Cant wait until August each year!
james d
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 102D, Loop: Lower Ausable
I really like the spots close to whirlpool launch access. Nice wadeable sections, beautiful early morning fly fishing
Kieran C
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 037C, Loop: Cooke Pond
Very well kept and spacious! Beautiful overlook of the Ausable River
Michael T
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 082D, Loop: Foote Pond
Most beautiful campsite ever! Room for our 17 ft. teardrop and then some. Wonderful view, quiet and secluded.
matthew i
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 048D, Loop: Sawmill Point
Amazing campsite right in the reservoir. The highbanks trail runs from iargo springs right into logger mans camping sites where we stayed. Absolutely beautiful.
If you plan to camp with a generator please do not run it all night. It disturbs the whole campground and intrudes on the natural ambiance. Thank you!
Mark B
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 084C, Loop: Foote Pond
We stayed at one of the “boat in” only sites on the Foote dam side. It was up off the water and set up great for tent camping with plenty of shade. Very relaxing and fun trip. It was a long boat ride back to the site so you won’t be making too many trips back to town once you arrive. Bring everything you need. Would definitely do this trip again.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 44.6511 / -84.0994
Elevation: 286 feet
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Last updated: July 26, 2026
