Monument Campground
Monument Campground is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 44.43361, -83.61833
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Monument Campground
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Michigan Department of Natural Resources · 15 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 360 designated routes (404 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $15 | — |
| Monument Campground | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Au Sable River Backcountry Campsites | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| River Road Horse Trail Camp | National forest horse camp | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Blue Group Camping Area | Private campground | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| White Group Camping Area | Private campground | 6.2 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.