## 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

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.

## 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>
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>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

Round Lake Campground offers a scenic, rustic, wooded camping area offering a
wide variety of recreation opportunities in the Huron-Manistee National Forest
in Michigan.

## Recreation

There is a wide variety of recreational opportunities located in and around
the campground. Anglers can fish for sunfish, bass and pike while campers can
relax at the sandy beach. The campground has a gravel boat ramp.

## Facilities

There is a wide variety of recreational opportunities located in and around
the campground. Anglers can fish for sunfish, bass and pike while campers can
relax at the sandy beach. The campground has a gravel boat ramp.

## Natural Features

Round Lake's 91-acres is mostly surrounded by private land. Round Lake
Campground provides the only public access to the lake.  
  
Nearby Sand Lake Picnic and Swimming Area are located on the 248-acre Sand
Lake. The beach and picnic area provide the only public access to Sand Lake.

## Nearby Attractions

The campground is located in the village of Sand Lake, MI and groceries and
fuel are nearby. Lumberman's Monument Visitor's Center is less than 15 miles
from the campground. There are hiking trails nearby, a picnic day use area on
nearby Sand Lake, bird watching, and hunting opportunities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Round Lake Campground offers a scenic, rustic, wooded camping area offering a wide variety of recreation opportunities in the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Michigan.<h2>Recreation</h2>
There is a wide variety of recreational opportunities located in and around the campground.  Anglers can fish for sunfish, bass and pike while campers can relax at the sandy beach. The campground has a gravel boat ramp.<h2>Facilities</h2>
There is a wide variety of recreational opportunities located in and around the campground.  Anglers can fish for sunfish, bass and pike while campers can relax at the sandy beach. The campground has a gravel boat ramp.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Round Lake's 91-acres is mostly surrounded by private land.  Round Lake Campground provides the only public access to the lake.<br/><br/>

Nearby Sand Lake Picnic and Swimming Area are located on the 248-acre Sand Lake. The beach and picnic area provide the only public access to Sand Lake.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The campground is located in the village of Sand Lake, MI and groceries and fuel are nearby. Lumberman's Monument Visitor's Center is less than 15 miles from the campground.  There are hiking trails nearby, a picnic day use area on nearby Sand Lake, bird watching, and hunting opportunities.

Waterfront

Walkway to beach from campsites

Beach

A photo of facility ROUND LAKE with Boat Ramp, Picnic Table

A photo of facility ROUND LAKE with Waterfront

A photo of facility ROUND LAKE with Picnic Table, Fire Pit

Bathroom near boat launch

A photo of facility ROUND LAKE 
Info board

Boat Launch Parking 1

A photo of facility ROUND LAKE with Boat Ramp

A photo of facility ROUND LAKE with No Amenities Shown 
Dumpster

Well Pump

Restroom

Launch 2

Rules

Boat Launch and driveway

Boat Launch Entryway

A photo of facility ROUND LAKE with Boat Ramp Parking

Outhouse

Round Lake

## 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

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.

## 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>
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>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.

Rollways Trail

Water across from site 3

ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND

Toilets

Rollways 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

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.

## 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>
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>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.

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

Info

South Branch Trail Camp Group Site

## 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

  * **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.

## 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>
<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>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.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Gabions 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.

Monument Campground

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Round Lake

Rollways Campground

South Branch Trail Camp Group Site

Gabions Campground