Gabions Campground
Gabions Campground is a national forest campground in Michigan.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 44.62029, -83.84612
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10214365
About Gabions Campground
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.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources · 32 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Foster Blue Water Oil · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 290 designated routes (360 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabions Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Gabions Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $10 | — |
| Bear Island Backcountry Campsites | National forest camping area | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Bear Island Primitive Campsite | Free campsite | 2.5 mi | Free | — |
| Buttercup Campground | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Buttercup Backcountry Campsites | National forest camping area | 3.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.