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Mio Pond State Forest Campground and Group Camp
Mio Pond State Forest Campground and Group Camp
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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At a glance
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Detailed view
Boat launch
Fishing
Group use area
Hunting
ORV trails or routes
Paddle-in campsite
Paddling
Picnic area
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Vault toilet
Walk-in sites
Water access
Boat launch
Mio Pond offers two boating access sites: one adjacent to the group campground and one within the state forest campground.
Fishing
Bass, blue gill, walleye and pike and can be caught in Mio Pond.
Fishing pier
There is an accessible T-dock at the group camping area.
Group use area
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
ORV trails or routes
The Muskrat Trail is accessible near the campground.
Paddle-in campsite
There are 10 paddle-in/walk-in group sites.
Paddling
Paddling is popular on Mio Pond. Carry-in access is located at the boat launch on the west side of the campground.
Picnic area
A picnic area is centrally located in the campground and includes picnic tables and a charcoal grill.
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
The Muskrat Trail is accessible near the campground.
Vault toilet
Walk-in sites
There are 10 walk-in/paddle-in group sites.
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Mio Pond.
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.
Area map
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
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State forest campground info
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