Jewell Lake Campground is located on the east side of the 193-acre Jewell
Lake. This lake offers a wide variety of fishing and boating opportunities.

A snowmobile trail runs through the area during the winter months.

<p><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157670185360975" title="Jewell Lake Campground"><img alt="Jewell Lake Campground" height="240" src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7254/27777604642_12ae183b67_c.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>Jewell Lake Campground is located on the east side of the 193-acre Jewell Lake. This lake offers a wide variety of fishing and boating opportunities.</p><p>A&nbsp;snowmobile trail runs through the area during the winter months.</p>

**Recreation Enhancement Act Fee -** _Camping -_

  * Per Night: $15.00

Bird's eye view of the campground

Jewell Lake Campground

This is a popular campground during fishing season. Recreation opportunities
include hunting, picnicking, mushroom gathering and berry picking. The picnic
shelter is a Civilian Conservation Corps construction from the mid 1940's.

<p>This is a popular campground during fishing season. Recreation opportunities include hunting, picnicking, mushroom gathering and berry picking. The picnic shelter is a Civilian Conservation Corps construction from the mid 1940&#39;s.</p>

**Recreation Enhancement Act Fee -** _Camping -_

  * Per Night: $10.00

Pine River Campground

The small 16-acre lake offers a variety of fishing opportunities. The one-mile
walk around the north end of the lake provides for wildlife sightings and
scenic views of the lake and campground. This campground is small and lightly
used, perfect for those looking for solitude.

<p>The small 16-acre lake offers a variety of fishing opportunities. The one-mile walk around the north end of the lake provides for wildlife sightings and scenic views of the lake and campground. This campground is small and lightly used, perfect for those looking for solitude.</p>

**Recreation Enhancement Act Fee -** _Camping -_

  * Per Night: $10.00

There is no fee for the boat launch.

Horseshoe Lake Campground and Boat Launch

Along the Au Sable River is the Au Sable Special Area, a 10,628 acre area
characterized by flat to gently rolling hills with some steep banks along the
Au Sable River. This area is located in Iosco and Alcona counties. The Au
Sable Special Area stretches the southern end of Alcona Dam Pond (Bamfield
Road) to just before Cook Pond on either side of the river.

The area is densely forested and inhabited by bald eagles, deer, bear, bobcat,
porcupine and various songbirds. Campers and day-use visitors enjoy boating,
tubing, rafting, canoeing and fishing on the Au Sable River. Other popular
recreation activities include viewing the river and wildlife, hiking,
swimming, picnicking, horseback riding, hunting, trapping and berry and
mushroom gathering. The Forest Service requires camping permits from May 15
through September 30 at the 19 designated primitive campsites along the river
in this area.

Two developed campgrounds are located in this area, South Branch Trail Camp
and Rollways Campground.

<p>Along the Au Sable River is the Au Sable Special Area, a 10,628 acre area characterized by flat to gently rolling hills with some steep banks along the Au Sable River. This area is located in Iosco and Alcona counties. The Au Sable Special Area stretches the southern end of Alcona Dam Pond (Bamfield Road) to just before Cook Pond on either side of the river.</p><p>The area is densely forested and inhabited by bald eagles, deer, bear, bobcat, porcupine and various songbirds. Campers and day-use visitors enjoy boating, tubing, rafting, canoeing and fishing on the Au Sable River. Other popular recreation activities include viewing the river and wildlife, hiking, swimming, picnicking, horseback riding, hunting, trapping and berry and mushroom gathering. The Forest Service requires camping permits from May 15 through September 30 at the 19 <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recarea/?recid=18570">designated primitive campsites</a> along the river in this area.</p><p>Two developed campgrounds are located in this area, <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recarea/?recid=18750">South Branch Trail Camp </a>and <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recarea/?recid=18998">Rollways Campground</a>.</p>

Au Sable Area

## Overview

Gabions Campground offers camping on the National Scenic stretch of the Au
Sable River. Natural springs are common on this section of the river,
including a small one at the river's edge near the gabions. Gabions are rock-
filled wire baskets that are placed along the riverbank to help reduce
erosion.

The Shore-to-Shore Trail passes near the campground; however, Gabions is not a
designated horse camp and horse camping is not permitted. Wildlife and
waterfowl viewing opportunities exist; please respect wildlife and observe
from a distance.

## Recreation

  * **Water Activites:** Anglers can boat, wade, and fish from shore. Fish species found in the Au Sable River include bass, pike, brown trout, walleye, perch, sunfish, steelhead, and salmon. The water flows at a speed of 2 mph. The Au Sable River provides opportunities for non-motorized boating using watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts. 4001 Canoe Access is a short drive and provides developed access to the Au Sable river. Alcona Canoe Rental in nearby Glennie and Hinchman's Acres Resort in Mio provide watercraft rentals for canoes, kayaks, and tubes.
  * **Hiking:** Visitors can walk the Shore-to-Shore Horse Trail which passes through the campground. This trail is open to hiking and horseback riding. Hikers should be aware this is not a loop trail. Additionally, hikers can drive southwest on Au Sable River road to reach the Ruffed Grouse trail head for a short leasurely 0.6 mile loop through the forest. 
  * **OHV Riding:** An OHV trail utilizes Au Sable River road at the mouth of the campground road. Taking the trail to the east will connect riders to the Alcona ATV Trail and taking the trail to the west will connect riders to to the Mack Lake Motorized Trail System and the Bull Gap Hill Climb Area . Additionally, a large majority of Forest Service roads are open to OHV use. Please refer to the motor vehicle use map (MVUM) to understand which roads are open to OHV use.

## Facilities

Amenities available include a vault toilet and trash collection. There is no
water provided in the campground. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables,
campfire rings, and lantern posts.

## Natural Features

The Au Sable River is a short walk from the campground where visitors can
experience world class fishing and floating opportunities.

Each site is shaded by a mixed forest of hardwoods, red pines, and jack pine.

## Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (989) 826-3252.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Gabions Campground offers camping on the National Scenic stretch of the Au Sable River.  Natural springs are common on this section of the river, including a small one at the river's edge near the gabions. Gabions are rock-filled wire baskets that are placed along the riverbank to help reduce erosion. </p>
<p>The Shore-to-Shore Trail passes near the campground; however, Gabions is not a designated horse camp and horse camping is not permitted.  Wildlife and waterfowl viewing opportunities exist; please respect wildlife and observe from a distance. </p>

<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Water Activites:</strong> Anglers can boat, wade, and fish from shore. Fish species found in the Au Sable River include bass, pike, brown trout, walleye, perch, sunfish, steelhead, and salmon. The water flows at a speed of 2 mph. The Au Sable River provides opportunities for non-motorized boating using watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts. 4001 Canoe Access is a short drive and provides developed access to the Au Sable river. Alcona Canoe Rental in nearby Glennie and Hinchman's Acres Resort in Mio provide watercraft rentals for canoes, kayaks, and tubes.</li>
<li><strong>Hiking: </strong>Visitors can walk the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=18742&actid=51" rel="nofollow">Shore-to-Shore Horse Trail</a>  which passes through the campground. This trail is open to hiking and horseback riding. Hikers should be aware this is not a loop trail. Additionally, hikers can drive southwest on Au Sable River road to reach the Ruffed Grouse trail head for a short leasurely 0.6 mile loop through the forest. </li>
<li><strong>OHV Riding:</strong> An OHV trail utilizes Au Sable River road at the mouth of the campground road. Taking the trail to the east will connect riders to the Alcona ATV Trail and taking the trail to the west will connect riders to to the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=18934&actid=32" rel="nofollow">Mack Lake Motorized Trail System</a>  and the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=18948&actid=68" rel="nofollow">Bull Gap Hill Climb Area</a> . Additionally, a large majority of Forest Service roads are open to OHV use. Please refer to the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/hmnf/maps-pubs/?cid=FSEPRD954958" rel="nofollow">motor vehicle use map (MVUM)</a>  to understand which roads are open to OHV use.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Amenities available include a vault toilet and trash collection. There is no water provided in the campground. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Au Sable River is a short walk from the campground where visitors can experience world class fishing and floating opportunities. </p>

<p>Each site is shaded by a mixed forest of hardwoods, red pines, and jack pine.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.

A view of the Au Sable River and Highbanks Overlook from the Gabions Day Use area

A photo of trail to Ausable River at Gabions Campground

A photo of facility Gabions Campground with vault toilet

The Gabions Campground namesake gabions along the Au Sable River

Gabions Campground

A small quiet campground with few amenities. This site is primarily used by
river paddlers. Three campsites.

**Brochure with map** :  This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper,
landscape (wide) orientation.  To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area
to "shrink to printable area," this will make the text on the page smaller.

**Flickr Photo Album **

<p>A small quiet campground with few amenities. This site is primarily used by river paddlers. Three campsites.</p><p><strong><a href="http://go.usa.gov/x9h8F" target="external">Brochure with map</a></strong>:&nbsp; This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation.&nbsp; To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to &quot;shrink to printable area,&quot;&nbsp;this will make the text on the page smaller.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157659836028984" target="external">Flickr Photo Album</a> </strong></p>

Bear Island Campground

A small, quiet campground, this site is primarily used by river paddlers.
Located in stands of mixed hardwoods and pine, campers may be surprised by a
wildlife visitor or two while enjoying close-up views of the river.

**Brochure with map** :  This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper,
landscape (wide) orientation.  To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area
to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller.

**Flickr Photo Album **

<p><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157659836028984" title="Au Sable National Scenic River"><img alt="Au Sable National Scenic River" height="240" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/760/22986653474_5fdfd2aa5d_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>A small, quiet campground, this site is primarily used by river paddlers. Located in stands of mixed hardwoods and pine, campers may be surprised by a wildlife visitor or two while enjoying close-up views of the river.</p><p><strong><a href="http://go.usa.gov/x9h8F" target="external">Brochure with map</a></strong>:&nbsp; This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation.&nbsp; To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to &quot;shrink to printable area&quot;, this will make the text on the page smaller.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157659836028984" target="external">Flickr Photo Album</a> </strong></p>

Buttercup Campground

## Overview

South Branch Trail Campground Group Site is ideal for equestrian camping. The
group area impresses with its beautiful scenery and convenient access to
horseback riding and hiking along the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore
Horseback Riding and Hiking Trail. Priority will be given to campers with
horses, however everyone is welcome. The spacious site holds up to 250 campers
and features a day-use horse parking area.

## Recreation

Hike or horseback ride on the Michigan Shore-To-Shore Riding and Hiking Trail.
The trail begins in the town of Empire near Lake Michigan, on the west side of
Michigan and ends near Oscoda, Michigan on the Lake Huron eastern side of the
state. The eastern part of the trail follows the historic AuSable River to its
end in AuSable, just south of Oscoda.

## Facilities

Facilities include at the South Branch Trail Campground Group Site include
three sets of vault toilets, an electric water pump - which requires campers
to furnish a 5,000 watt generator, one garbage bin and picket posts. Parking
allows for up to 65 vehicles.

## Natural Features

Campsites are situated in a stand of oak and pine at an elevation of 880 feet.
The campground is adjacent to the South Branch River and is also not too far
from the AuSable River. The magnificent Lake Huron is only a short drive east
of the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
South Branch Trail Campground Group Site is ideal for equestrian camping. The group area impresses with its beautiful scenery and convenient access to horseback riding and hiking along the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Horseback Riding and Hiking Trail. Priority will be given to campers with horses, however everyone is welcome. The spacious site holds up to 250 campers and features a day-use horse parking area.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hike or horseback ride on the Michigan Shore-To-Shore Riding and Hiking Trail. The trail begins in the town of Empire near Lake Michigan, on the west side of Michigan and ends near Oscoda, Michigan on the Lake Huron eastern side of the state. The eastern part of the trail follows the historic AuSable River to its end in AuSable, just south of Oscoda.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Facilities include at the South Branch Trail Campground Group Site include three sets of vault toilets, an electric water pump - which requires campers to furnish a 5,000 watt generator, one garbage bin and picket posts. Parking allows for up to 65 vehicles.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Campsites are situated in a stand of oak and pine at an elevation of 880 feet. The campground is adjacent to the South Branch River and is also not too far from the AuSable River. The magnificent Lake Huron is only a short drive east of the campground.

Info

Site 10

SOUTH BRANCH TRAIL CAMP GROUP SITE

Group Camp

Toilet

Trail Heads

Fire Ring Area

Group Camp Toilet

Group Camp 1

Water accross from site 6

Group Camp  Bathroom

Trash

South Branch Trail Camp Group Site

## Overview

Monument Campground was established in 1909 as one of the first campgrounds
built in the Huron National Forest. The campground is a fully accessible
camping area within a red pine plantation.  
  
Families love this conveniently located campsite, just 15 minutes from Lake
Huron off the River Road National Scenic Byway.

## Recreation

Campers can access the Highbanks Hiking Trail from the campground or explore
the 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway that overlooks the lovely AuSable
River valley.  
  
Beside the campground is the Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center, replete with
information about the area's rich lumbering history. Here, visitors can climb
through a log jam, use a peavey, cut a wooden cookie with a cross-cut saw, and
learn about the life of a lumberjack through video and displays.

## Facilities

Pressurized drinking water, vault toilets, trash collection and grills are
among the amenities offered at the campground. A host is onsite to answer
questions.  
  
  
In the nearby visitor center, campers can partake in educational programs and
browse through the gift shop.

## Natural Features

Each site is secluded and shaded with large oak and red pine near the AuSable
River. The river flows from west to east for 138 miles until it reaches the
great lake, Lake Huron.

## Nearby Attractions

Explore the many trails of the Huron-Manistee National Forests and spend time
at Lake Huron.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Monument Campground was established in 1909 as one of the first campgrounds built in the Huron National Forest. The campground is a fully accessible camping area within a red pine plantation. <br/><br/>
Families love this conveniently located campsite, just 15 minutes from Lake Huron off the River Road National Scenic Byway.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Campers can access the Highbanks Hiking Trail from the campground or explore the 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway that overlooks the lovely AuSable River valley. 
<br/><br/>
Beside the campground is the Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center, replete with information about the area's rich lumbering history. Here, visitors can climb through a log jam, use a peavey, cut a wooden cookie with a cross-cut saw, and learn about the life of a lumberjack through video and displays.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Pressurized drinking water, vault toilets, trash collection and grills are among the amenities offered at the campground. A host is onsite to answer questions. <br><br><br>In the nearby visitor center, campers can partake in educational programs and browse through the gift shop.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Each site is secluded and shaded with large oak and red pine near the AuSable River. The river flows from west to east for 138 miles until it reaches the great lake, Lake Huron.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Explore the many trails of the Huron-Manistee National Forests and spend time at Lake Huron.

MONUMENT CAMPGROUND

Monument Campground

## Overview

Rollways Campground is located 7 miles from Hale, Michigan along the beautiful
AuSable River. The site was built in 1909 as one of the first campgrounds
established in Huron National Forest. The space is small and secluded and
features an observation area, picnic grounds and log shelter..  
  
The facility is located just off the River Road National Scenic Byway in
northeast Lower Michigan. The byway showcases incredible views of the AuSable
River Valley.

## Recreation

Hike on the accessible trail that connects the campground and picnic area to
Westgate Scenic Overlook. Bring binoculars and a camera to take advantage of
the epic view.  
  
The same hiking path passes a stairway leading down to the river where
visitors can fish and wade.

## Facilities

The campground offers 19 pull-through campsites with picnic tables, a lantern
post, grills, tent pads and campfire rings. At the picnic area, a log shelter,
picnic tables and grills are available.  
  
Vault toilets and drinking water spigots are dispersed throughout the
campground and all roads and camping spurs are paved.

## Natural Features

Rollways is perched on a high bluff overlooking Loud Dam Pond on the AuSable
River. The river flows from west to east for 138 miles until it reaches the
great Lake Huron.

## Nearby Attractions

Follow the length of the 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway, which
parallels the AuSable River.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Rollways Campground is located 7 miles from Hale, Michigan along the beautiful AuSable River. The site was built in 1909 as one of the first campgrounds established in Huron National Forest. The space is small and secluded and features an observation area, picnic grounds and log shelter.. 
<br/><br/>
The facility is located just off the River Road National Scenic Byway in northeast Lower Michigan. The byway showcases incredible views of the AuSable River Valley.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hike on the accessible trail that connects the campground and picnic area to Westgate Scenic Overlook. Bring binoculars and a camera to take advantage of the epic view. 
<br/><br/>
The same hiking path passes a stairway leading down to the river where visitors can fish and wade.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers 19 pull-through campsites with picnic tables, a lantern post, grills, tent pads and campfire rings. At the picnic area, a log shelter, picnic tables and grills are available.
<br/><br/>
Vault toilets and drinking water spigots are dispersed throughout the campground and all roads and camping spurs are paved.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Rollways is perched on a high bluff overlooking Loud Dam Pond on the AuSable River. The river flows from west to east for 138 miles until it reaches the great Lake Huron.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Follow the length of the 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway, which parallels the AuSable River.

Water across from site 3

Rollways Trail

Restroom

ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND

Toilets

Rollways Campground

Lying between the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in the northern half
of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is the nearly one-million-acre Huron-
Manistee National Forests.

Lying between the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is the nearly one-million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forests.