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AuSable River State Forest Campground and Canoe Camp
AuSable River State Forest Campground and Canoe Camp
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.
What to expect, finding a site
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
- No reservations. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There are vault toilets.
- Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well.
- No electrical available.
- Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground.
- Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.
- One camping unit and six people are allowed per site.
Rates, dates and more
Recreation Passport required
A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.
Operating dates and amenities
View state forest campground rates. operating dates & amenities
State forest campground info
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Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Fishing
Paddle-in campsite
Paddling
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Walk-in campsites
Water access
Fishing
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).
Paddle-in campsite
This campground is accessible from the Au Sable River for canoe camping. There are 5 paddle-in group sites.
Paddling
Explore the Au Sable River from the campground.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Walk-in campsites
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).
Water access
This rustic campground is located along the Au Sable River. Please be mindful of high-water safety.