Au Sable Loop Campground
Au Sable Loop Campground is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 44.65111, -84.09944
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Paddling, Tubing, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 989-826-3252
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Au Sable Loop 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 The Au Sable Loop Campgro
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Thunder Bay RV Park & Campground · 40 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Foster Blue Water Oil · 1.5 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 319 designated routes (393 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausable River Camping | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Au Sable Loop Recreation Area Overlook | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Au Sable Loop Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| River Dune Campground | Free campsite | 0.2 mi | Free | — |
| River Dune Backcounty Group Campsite | National forest camping area | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Meadow Springs Backcountry Campsites | National forest camping area | 1.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.