Established Camping
AuSable River State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp
AuSable River State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp is located near Grayling, MI, and features forested terrain with access to the AuSable River. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Hartwick Pines State Park and the Grayling Fish Hatchery, offering opportunities for hiking and learning about local wildlife.
Description
State Park
This scenic, rustic campground sits on the beautiful Au Sable River surrounded by tall pines and hardwoods. The Au Sable River is known for trout fishing and paddle sports.
There are 8 sites for tent and small trailer use. There are an additional 5 paddle-in/walk-in group sites near the river. The group camping rate of $6/person/night is applied at these sites. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 7 miles east of Grayling via North Down River Road and Headquarters Road. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations
This campground is managed by Hartwick Pines State Park.: https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=453&type=SPRK
Reservation Info
Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.
Location
AuSable River State Forest Campground & Canoe Camp is located in Michigan
Directions
Located 7 miles East of Grayling via North Down River Rd., & Headquarters Rd.
Coordinates
44.66561676 N
84.65471967 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 59 min from Traverse City
- 1 hr 17 min from Midland
- 1 hr 19 min from Bay City
- 1 hr 29 min from Saginaw
