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Mio Pond State Forest Campground and Group Camp

Mio Pond

Mio Pond State Forest Campground and Group Camp

Contact
Phone: 989-473-2258

Nestled along the Au Sable River at Mio Dam, this rustic campground offers a picturesque escape with excellent fishing and paddling. The campground is divided into two distinct areas, including:

  • Campground: 24 secluded, wooded campsites for tents and small trailers on the west side, providing privacy and a natural setting. This area is located at 44.663342, -84.145805.
  • Group camp: 10 paddle-in site in the group camping area on the east side. This area is located at 44.661934, -84.136153.

The campground is located 2 miles northwest of Mio via Morenci Avenue, Pond Drive and South Gerber Road.

Amenities & activities

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Boat launch

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Fishing

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Group use area

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Hunting

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ORV trails or routes

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Paddle-in campsite

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Paddling

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Picnic area

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

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Vault toilet

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Walk-in sites

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Water access

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Boat launch

Mio Pond offers two boating access sites: one adjacent to the group campground and one within the state forest campground.

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Fishing

Bass, blue gill, walleye and pike and can be caught in Mio Pond. 

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Fishing pier

There is an accessible T-dock at the group camping area.

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Group use area

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Hunting

This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.

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ORV trails or routes

The Muskrat Trail is accessible near the campground.

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Paddle-in campsite

There are 10 paddle-in/walk-in group sites.

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Paddling

Paddling is popular on Mio Pond. Carry-in access is located at the boat launch on the west side of the campground.

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Picnic area

A picnic area is centrally located in the campground and includes picnic tables and a charcoal grill.

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

The Muskrat Trail is accessible near the campground.

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Vault toilet

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Walk-in sites

There are 10 walk-in/paddle-in group sites.

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Mio Pond.

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Recreation Passport required

A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.

Operating dates and amenities

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Camping rules

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