Au Sable Loop Overview

Au Sable Loop Campground has 5 spacious campsites set in a mixed hardwood forest along the banks of the National Scenic Au Sable River. A day use / picnic area is also adjacent to the campground.

The campground is generally open mid May to mid November. Amenities include drinking water (hand pump), vault toilets and trash collection. Cell service is good in the area. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a gravel parking spur, table, lantern post, fire ring and grill. Hookups are not available.

Other nearby campgrounds include River Dune and Meadow Springs. You might also like Mack Lake ORV, Wagner Lake or Chimney Loop.

Area Recreation & 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. Other outdoor recreation includes hiking, biking and picnicking. Wildlife viewing is also good in the area with opportunities to see bald eagles, deer, bear, bobcat, porcupine, various songbirds, and waterfowl.

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Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Lantern Post
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing