## Overview

Wagner Lake Campground is a small but popular 12 site campground set on the
banks of Wagner Lake. This shallow lake is surrounded by National Forest
System lands.

## Recreation

  * **Water Activities:** Wagner Lake provides visitors with an area for beach play and swimming. Visitors may also carry-in non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks for use on Wagner Lake. 
  * **Fishing:** Anglers can try their luck fishing from shore, a boat, or wadding into the lake. Wagner Lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing.

## Facilities

Wagner Lake Campground has handpump wells for drinking water, vault toliets,
and garbage collection services. Each campsite has a picnic table, a campfire
ring, a lantern post, and a paved parking pad.

## Natural Features

Wagner Lake Campground is surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest. Wagner Lake
is shallow sandy bottom lake.

## contact_info

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

## Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through
Recreation.gov.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Wagner Lake Campground is a small but popular 12 site campground set on the banks of Wagner Lake. This shallow lake is surrounded by National Forest System lands. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Water Activities:</strong> Wagner Lake provides visitors with an area for beach play and swimming. Visitors may also carry-in non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks for use on Wagner Lake. </li>
<li><strong>Fishing:</strong> Anglers can try their luck fishing from shore, a boat, or wadding into the lake. Wagner Lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Wagner Lake Campground has handpump wells for drinking water, vault toliets, and garbage collection services. Each campsite has a picnic table, a campfire ring, a lantern post, and a paved parking pad.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Wagner Lake Campground is surrounded by a mixed hardwood forest. Wagner Lake is shallow sandy bottom lake.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.</p>

Wagner Lake Campground entrance sign.

The view of the shoreline along Wagner Lake from the Wagner Lake Campground Beach.

A photo of a vault toilet and trash receptacle at Wagner Lake (MI)

A photo of water pump Wagner Lake (MI)

A view of Wagner Lake and the Wagner Lake Campground Beach.

A photo of day use facility Wagner Lake (MI)

A photo of day use parking Wagner Lake (MI)

Wagner Lake (MI)

## Overview

Chimney Loop Campground is located on the shores of Wagner Lake. Wagner Lake
is a shallow sandy bottom lake that is entirely surrounded by National Forest.
The lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing. Chimney Loop campground can
accommodate groups of up to 30 people and six cars.

## Recreation

  * **Water Activities:** Wagner Lake provides visitors opportunites for swimming and beach play. Non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks can be carried into Wagner Lake. Anglers can try their luck from shore, wadding, or by boat to catch bass and pan fish.

## Facilities

  * **Water Activities:** Wagner Lake provides visitors opportunites for swimming and beach play. Non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks can be carried into Wagner Lake. Anglers can try their luck from shore, wadding, or by boat to catch bass and pan fish.

## Natural Features

The Chimeny Loop group site is set in a forest of oak and pine trees. A very
short walk from the shores of Wagner Lake makes this the perfect destination
for visitors looking for some solitude. Chimney Loop Campground is located
just a short drive from the AuSable River and is close to ORV trails.

## Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through
Recreation.gov.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Chimney Loop Campground is located on the shores of Wagner Lake.  Wagner Lake is a shallow sandy bottom lake that is entirely surrounded by National Forest.  The lake has excellent bass and pan fish fishing.  Chimney Loop campground can accommodate groups of up to 30 people and six cars.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Water Activities: </strong>Wagner Lake provides visitors opportunites for swimming and beach play. Non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks can be carried into Wagner Lake. Anglers can try their luck from shore, wadding, or by boat to catch bass and pan fish.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Water Activities: </strong>Wagner Lake provides visitors opportunites for swimming and beach play. Non-motorized watercraft such as canoes and kayaks can be carried into Wagner Lake. Anglers can try their luck from shore, wadding, or by boat to catch bass and pan fish.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Chimeny Loop group site is set in a forest of oak and pine trees. A very short walk from the shores of Wagner Lake makes this the perfect destination for visitors looking for some solitude. Chimney Loop Campground is located just a short drive from the AuSable River and is close to ORV trails.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.</p>

CHIMNEY LOOP CAMPGROUND

A second view of Wagner Lake from Chimney Loop Campground

Vault Toilet at Chimney Loop Campground

A view of Wagner Lake from Chimney Loop Campground

The chimney of Chimney Loop Campground

Chimney Loop Campground

## Overview

Island Lake Campground is a popular campground and picnic area featuring a
swimming beach marked with buoys on the 58-acre Island Lake. Located on the
southern edge of the Mio Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National
Forest, this site is a short drive North on M-33 from Rose City, MI. This site
is gated in the off-season. Island Lake Brochure and Map.

## Recreation

  * **Water Activities:** Island Lake is a popular location for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating. The water tempurate is cold with a maximum depth of 25 feet. Anglers can expect to catch sunfish, perch, and bass. Visitors can carry-in kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft a short distance from the day use parking area to day use beach.
  * **Hiking:** There is a 1.25 mile loop trail that departs from the campground. A spur trail off the main loop connects Island Lake Campground with Loon Lake Day Use Area.
  * **OHV Riding:** Nearby M-33 trailhead provides OHV riders with access 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

The campground provides handpump wells for drinking water, several vault
toilets, and trash collection services. The embedded day use area also
provides visitors with picnic tables and grills. Campsites at Island Lake have
paved parking pads, picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts.

## Natural Features

Island Lake is a small, sheltered lake. It's namesake Island is visable from
the day use area. Several of the campsites offer views of Island Lake through
the trees. The forest around the campground is mixed hardwoods with many
wildlife and waterfowl viewing opportunites.

Island Lake and the surrounding landscape are the result of glacial retreat
and showcases some of Michigan's geologic history. While retreating from
Michigan, glaciers left behind a pattern of broad ridges, called moraines. A
chaotic arragnement of deep circular depressions and winding ridges, the
Island Lake campground and Island Lake nature trail takes visitors through
part of the West Branch Morraine.

## contact_info

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

## Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through
Recreation.gov.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Island Lake Campground is a popular campground and picnic area featuring a swimming beach marked with buoys on the 58-acre Island Lake. Located on the southern edge of the Mio Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest, this site is a short drive North on M-33 from Rose City, MI. This site is gated in the off-season. <a href="http://go.usa.gov/x9h8D" rel="nofollow">Island Lake Brochure and Map.</a> </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Water Activities:</strong> Island Lake is a popular location for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating. The water tempurate is cold with a maximum depth of 25 feet. Anglers can expect to catch sunfish, perch, and bass. Visitors can carry-in kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft a short distance from the day use parking area to day use beach.</li>
<li><strong>Hiking:</strong> There is a <a href="http://go.usa.gov/x9h8D" rel="nofollow">1.25 mile loop trail</a>  that departs from the campground. A spur trail off the main loop connects Island Lake Campground with Loon Lake Day Use Area.</li>
<li><strong>OHV Riding:</strong> Nearby M-33 trailhead provides OHV riders with access 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>The campground provides handpump wells for drinking water, several vault toilets, and trash collection services. The embedded day use area also provides visitors with picnic tables and grills. Campsites at Island Lake have paved parking pads, picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Island Lake is a small, sheltered lake. It's namesake Island is visable from the day use area. Several of the campsites offer views of Island Lake through the trees. The forest around the campground is mixed hardwoods with many wildlife and waterfowl viewing opportunites.  </p>
<p>Island Lake and the surrounding landscape are the result of glacial retreat and showcases some of Michigan's geologic history. While retreating from Michigan, glaciers left behind a pattern of broad ridges, called moraines. A chaotic arragnement of deep circular depressions and winding ridges, the Island Lake campground and Island Lake nature trail takes visitors through part of the West Branch Morraine. </p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.</p>

A snowy photo of Island lake (MI) sign

A photo of a vault toilet and trash facility at Island lake (MI)

A photo of water facility at Island lake (MI)

A view of Island Lake from the Island Lake Day Use Area

A photo of the trail head sign at Island lake (MI)

A view of the Island of Island Lake from the Island Lake Day Use Area Beach.

The Island Lake Campground entrance sign

A photo of a vault toilet at Island lake (MI)

Island lake (MI)

Bird's eye view of the campground

## Overview

Mack Lake ORV Campground is the largest campground on the Mio Ranger District.
Southeast of Mio, Mack Lake is 175-acres of shared private and federal
ownership. An embedded day use area provides visitors with a picnic area as
well as water access and a swimming area surrounded by bouys. With an ORV
trailhead located within the campgroud, Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular
location for ORV trail riders.

## Recreation

  * **Water Activities** : A day use area inside the Beaver Loop of Mack Lake ORV Campground is designed for picnicing and water activities such as beach play, swimming, fishing, and boating. Carry-in boat access is available through the day use area. Anglers can hope to catch sunfish, perch, and walleye. 
  * **ORV Riding** : Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location with ORV riders. With the trailhead for the Mack Lake Trail System starting in the campground, ORV riders can enjoy the section near Maltby Hills for easier trail riding or head to Bull Gap Hill Climb for a challenge. The trail is mostly on a 0 - 10% grade, with some short sections at a 30% grade

## Facilities

  * **Water Activities** : A day use area inside the Beaver Loop of Mack Lake ORV Campground is designed for picnicing and water activities such as beach play, swimming, fishing, and boating. Carry-in boat access is available through the day use area. Anglers can hope to catch sunfish, perch, and walleye. 
  * **ORV Riding** : Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location with ORV riders. With the trailhead for the Mack Lake Trail System starting in the campground, ORV riders can enjoy the section near Maltby Hills for easier trail riding or head to Bull Gap Hill Climb for a challenge. The trail is mostly on a 0 - 10% grade, with some short sections at a 30% grade

## Natural Features

The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good
location for wildlife viewing.

## Nearby Attractions

## contact_info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (989) 826-3252 for general
information.

## Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through
Recreation.gov.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Mack Lake ORV Campground is the largest campground on the Mio Ranger District. Southeast of Mio, Mack Lake is 175-acres of shared private and federal ownership. An embedded day use area provides visitors with a picnic area as well as water access and a swimming area surrounded by bouys. With an ORV trailhead located within the campgroud, Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location for ORV trail riders. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Water Activities</strong>: A day use area inside the Beaver Loop of Mack Lake ORV Campground is designed for picnicing and water activities such as beach play, swimming, fishing, and boating. Carry-in boat access is available through the day use area. Anglers can hope to catch sunfish, perch, and walleye. </li>
<li><strong>ORV Riding</strong>: Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location with ORV riders. With the trailhead for the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=18934&actid=93" rel="nofollow">Mack Lake Trail System</a>  starting in the campground, ORV riders can enjoy the section near Maltby Hills for easier trail riding or head to Bull Gap Hill Climb for a challenge. The trail is mostly on a 0 - 10% grade, with some short sections at a 30% grade</li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Water Activities</strong>: A day use area inside the Beaver Loop of Mack Lake ORV Campground is designed for picnicing and water activities such as beach play, swimming, fishing, and boating. Carry-in boat access is available through the day use area. Anglers can hope to catch sunfish, perch, and walleye. </li>
<li><strong>ORV Riding</strong>: Mack Lake ORV Campground is a popular location with ORV riders. With the trailhead for the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=18934&actid=93" rel="nofollow">Mack Lake Trail System</a>  starting in the campground, ORV riders can enjoy the section near Maltby Hills for easier trail riding or head to Bull Gap Hill Climb for a challenge. The trail is mostly on a 0 - 10% grade, with some short sections at a 30% grade</li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location has limited staffing. Please call (989) 826-3252 for general information.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.</p>

A campsite at Mack Lake ORV Campground

A photo of facility Mack Lake ORV Campground with Picnic Table

A photo of vault toilets Mack Lake ORV Campground

An icy day at Mack Lake

A photo of beach Mack Lake ORV Campground

A photo of hand pump water Mack Lake ORV Campground

A photo of grill at beach  Mack Lake ORV Campground

An icy view of the Mack Lake shoreline

Mack Lake ORV Campground entrance sign

Mack Lake ORV Campground

## Overview

As visitors exit McKinley Road to enter the Au Sable Loop Scenic Overlook,
they will first see a panoramic vista of the National Scenic portion of the Au
Sable River. From the Au Sable Loop Scenic Overlook follow the unpaved road to
reach the campground. The small five site campground is set amidst a mixed
hardwood forest. The campground and day use areas are ideal for scenery
viewing, wildlife viewing, and picnicking.

## Recreation

  * **Water Activities:** The Au Sable Loop Campground provides forest visitors with a variety of water activities. Access to the Au Sable River is afforded by a short path from the campground. 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. Watercraft can be rented in Mio at Hinchman’s Acres Resort or at Alcona Canoe Rental in Glennie. 
  * **Hiking:** Along the north side of the river is the 0.5 mile Mio Nature Trail with a trailhead located in the Mio Ranger Station parking lot. Along the south side of the river is the 4.5 mile Wolf Creek Trail . The trailhead for Wolf Creek is on the lefthand side 1 mile west of Mio down South River road. Both trails provide views of the Au Sable River and are appropriate for a variety of skill levels. 

## Facilities

  * **Water Activities:** The Au Sable Loop Campground provides forest visitors with a variety of water activities. Access to the Au Sable River is afforded by a short path from the campground. 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. Watercraft can be rented in Mio at Hinchman’s Acres Resort or at Alcona Canoe Rental in Glennie. 
  * **Hiking:** Along the north side of the river is the 0.5 mile Mio Nature Trail with a trailhead located in the Mio Ranger Station parking lot. Along the south side of the river is the 4.5 mile Wolf Creek Trail . The trailhead for Wolf Creek is on the lefthand side 1 mile west of Mio down South River road. Both trails provide views of the Au Sable River and are appropriate for a variety of skill levels. 

## Natural Features

Located near the banks of the National Scenic Au Sable River, this campground
is a haven for water based recreation. An exemplary setting for wildlife
viewing, visitors and campers will see a melding of habitats as the river
turns to forest and then to field. The area is inhabited by bald eagles, deer,
bear, bobcat, porcupine, various songbirds, and waterfowl. Please respect
wildlife and observe from a distance.

## contact_info

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

## Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through
Recreation.gov.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>As visitors exit McKinley Road to enter the Au Sable Loop Scenic Overlook, they will first see a panoramic vista of the National Scenic portion of the Au Sable River. From the Au Sable Loop Scenic Overlook follow the unpaved road to reach the campground. The small five site campground is set amidst a mixed hardwood forest. The campground and day use areas are ideal for scenery viewing, wildlife viewing, and picnicking.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Water Activities:</strong> The Au Sable Loop Campground provides forest visitors with a variety of water activities. Access to the Au Sable River is afforded by a short path from the campground. 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. Watercraft can be rented in Mio at Hinchman’s Acres Resort or at Alcona Canoe Rental in Glennie. </li>
<li><strong>Hiking:</strong> Along the north side of the river is the 0.5 mile Mio Nature Trail with a trailhead located in the Mio Ranger Station parking lot. Along the south side of the river is the 4.5 mile <a href="http://go.usa.gov/x9h8K" rel="nofollow">Wolf Creek Trail</a> . The trailhead for Wolf Creek is on the lefthand side 1 mile west of Mio down South River road. Both trails provide views of the Au Sable River and are appropriate for a variety of skill levels. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Water Activities:</strong> The Au Sable Loop Campground provides forest visitors with a variety of water activities. Access to the Au Sable River is afforded by a short path from the campground. 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. Watercraft can be rented in Mio at Hinchman’s Acres Resort or at Alcona Canoe Rental in Glennie. </li>
<li><strong>Hiking:</strong> Along the north side of the river is the 0.5 mile Mio Nature Trail with a trailhead located in the Mio Ranger Station parking lot. Along the south side of the river is the 4.5 mile <a href="http://go.usa.gov/x9h8K" rel="nofollow">Wolf Creek Trail</a> . The trailhead for Wolf Creek is on the lefthand side 1 mile west of Mio down South River road. Both trails provide views of the Au Sable River and are appropriate for a variety of skill levels. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Located near the banks of the National Scenic Au Sable River, this campground is a haven for water based recreation. An exemplary setting for wildlife viewing, visitors and campers will see a melding of habitats as the river turns to forest and then to field. The area is inhabited by bald eagles, deer, bear, bobcat, porcupine, various songbirds, and waterfowl. Please respect wildlife and observe from a distance.  </p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.</p>

View of the Au Sable River from Au Sable Loop Area

A photo of bathroom Au Sable Loop Campground

A photo of hand pump water Au Sable Loop Campground

A view of the Au Sable River from the Au Sable Loop Day Use Area

A view of the Au Sable River and a fence from the Au Sable Loop Day Use Area

Au Sable Loop Campground

## Overview

AuSable River Dispersed Camping is a unique series of 102 individually
designated single-family campsites on a 55-mile stretch of the lovely AuSable
River. All campsites are within Alcona and Iosco Counties in Michigan.  
  
These rustic sites are divided into sections near Alcona Pond, the AuSable
Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area, Loud Pond, Five Channels Pond, Cooke Pond,
Foote Pond and Lower Ausable. Each are ideal for family camping, with
opportunities for fly fishing, swimming, canoeing and bird watching.

## Recreation

Both river and lake fishing are available for perch, bass and pike walleye.
One recommended spot is the Whirlpool Angler access point. All sites are also
near the River Road National Scenic Byway, which offers wonderful views of the
river valley.  
  
The campground has boat-in camping, and canoe rentals are available in
Glennie, Hale, Mio and Oscoda.

## Facilities

Both river and lake fishing are available for perch, bass and pike walleye.
One recommended spot is the Whirlpool Angler access point. All sites are also
near the River Road National Scenic Byway, which offers wonderful views of the
river valley.  
  
The campground has boat-in camping, and canoe rentals are available in
Glennie, Hale, Mio and Oscoda.

## Natural Features

Campsites sit on bluffs that range from five to 300 feet above the waterline
of the lower AuSable River. Depending on the site, access to the river may be
difficult due to steep or eroding slopes.  
  
The AuSable River meanders across 138 miles of Michigan and flows into the
great lake, Lake Huron.

<h2>Overview</h2>
AuSable River Dispersed Camping is a unique series of 102 individually designated single-family campsites on a 55-mile stretch of the lovely AuSable River. All campsites are within Alcona and Iosco Counties in Michigan. 
<br/><br/>
These rustic sites are divided into sections near Alcona Pond, the AuSable Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Area, Loud Pond, Five Channels Pond, Cooke Pond, Foote Pond and Lower Ausable. Each are ideal for family camping, with opportunities for fly fishing, swimming, canoeing and bird watching.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Both river and lake fishing are available for perch, bass and pike walleye. One recommended spot is the Whirlpool Angler access point. All sites are also near the River Road National Scenic Byway, which offers wonderful views of the river valley.
<br/><br/>
The campground has boat-in camping, and canoe rentals are available in Glennie, Hale, Mio and Oscoda.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Both river and lake fishing are available for perch, bass and pike walleye. One recommended spot is the Whirlpool Angler access point. All sites are also near the River Road National Scenic Byway, which offers wonderful views of the river valley.
<br/><br/>
The campground has boat-in camping, and canoe rentals are available in Glennie, Hale, Mio and Oscoda.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Campsites sit on bluffs that range from five to 300 feet above the waterline of the lower AuSable River. Depending on the site, access to the river may be difficult due to steep or eroding slopes.<br/><br/>
The AuSable River meanders across 138 miles of Michigan and flows into the great lake, Lake Huron.

Ausable River Camping View 3

Ausable River Camping View

Ausable River Camping

Ausable River Camping Boat 2

Ausable River Camping View 2

Ausable River Camping Boat 1

Ausable River Camping Site 2

## Overview

Meadows ORV Campground is a small, 13 single site area primarily used by OHV
riders. The sites accomodate trailers/RV's up to 25 feet in length.

## Recreation

  * **ORV Riding:** Passing just long the south edge of the campground is the Meadows ORV Trail System. This trail system was developed for vehicles 50 inches of less. The Meadows ORV trail connects to the Mack Lake Trail System and Bull Gap Hill Climb . The trail ranges anywhere from 0 to 10% grades with some short stretches of 30%. Confidence markers are orange triangles.

## Facilities

Meadows ORV Campground provides visitors with a handpump well for drinking
water, several vault toliets, and garbage collection services. Individual
campsites provide a picnic table, a campfire ring, and a lantern post.

## Natural Features

Meadows ORV Campground is nestled amoungst a pine and hardwood forest. The
west branch of Big Creek is crossed by Meadows West Trail just to the
southwest of the campground. Meadows ORV Campground is isolated from nearby
light sources making it an excellent location for star gazing.

## contact_info

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

## Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through
Recreation.gov.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Meadows ORV Campground is a small, 13 single site area primarily used by OHV riders. The sites accomodate trailers/RV's up to 25 feet in length. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>ORV Riding: </strong>Passing just long the south edge of the campground is the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=18954&actid=32" rel="nofollow">Meadows ORV Trail System</a>. This trail system was developed for vehicles 50 inches of less. The Meadows ORV trail connects to the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recarea/?recid=18934" rel="nofollow">Mack Lake Trail System</a>  and <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=18948&actid=68" rel="nofollow">Bull Gap Hill Climb</a> . The trail ranges anywhere from 0 to 10% grades with some short stretches of 30%. Confidence markers are orange triangles.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Meadows ORV Campground provides visitors with a handpump well for drinking water, several vault toliets, and garbage collection services. Individual campsites provide a picnic table, a campfire ring, and a lantern post. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Meadows ORV Campground is nestled amoungst a pine and hardwood forest. The west branch of Big Creek is crossed by Meadows West Trail just to the southwest of the campground. Meadows ORV Campground is isolated from nearby light sources making it an excellent location for star gazing.  </p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.</p>

Meadows ORV Campground site # X set up for use.

A campsite with a tent set up on it in the Meadows ORV Campground.

A photo of facility Meadows ORV Campground with No Amenities Shown

Meadows ORV Campground vault toilet

Meadows ORV Campground entrance sign

Meadows ORV Campground

## 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 photo of trail to Ausable River at Gabions Campground

A photo of facility Gabions Campground with vault toilet

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

The Gabions Campground namesake gabions along the Au Sable River

Gabions 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

A canoe along Wakeley Lakeshore

A photo of facility Wakeley Lake Campground with No Amenities Shown

A photo of facility Wakeley Lake Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit

The foot trail to the Wakeley Lake Campground

Wakeley Lake 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.

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