Surrounded by tall pines and hardwoods, this scenic, rustic campground sits on the beautiful Au Sable River. The Au Sable River is known for trout fishing and paddle sports. There are eight sites for tent and small trailer use and five additional paddle-in/walk-in group sites near the river.
The campground is located 7 miles east of Grayling via North Down River Road and Headquarters Road.
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
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Brown, brook and rainbow trout are caught on the Au Sable River. Other nearby fishing opportunities include Lake Margrethe (10 miles southwest) and Kneff Lake (eight miles southeast).
This campground is accessible from the Au Sable River for canoe camping. There are 5 paddle-in group sites.
Explore the Au Sable River from the campground.
There are 5 walk-in/paddle-in group sites. Parking is available near the kiosk in the campground. Follow signage to the group sites (Group camping rates apply).
This rustic campground is located along the Au Sable River.
