Can you reserve a site at Au Sable Loop Campground?

Yes, Au Sable Loop Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Au Sable Loop Campground?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Au Sable Loop Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Au Sable Loop Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Au Sable Loop Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Au Sable Loop Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Au Sable Loop Campground, Michigan — 5 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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 Campground provides a handpump well for drinking water, a vault toilet, and trash collection services. Campsites provide users with picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts.

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.

The facts

Season: May 1 – November 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
5 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Au Sable Loop

Site types

5 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

5 campsites at Au Sable Loop Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	Au Sable Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	90 ft	8	🐾
2	Au Sable Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	75 ft	8	🐾
3	Au Sable Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
4	Au Sable Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8	🐾
5	Au Sable Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	99 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Grayling:

Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
Turn left and go north on M-72/M-33 for .5 miles.
Turn right and go east on McKinley Rd. for 3 miles.
Turn right and follow the signs to the site.

44.65111, -84.09944 · 44°39'4.0"N 84°5'58.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	28	32	42	54	68	77	81	79	72	58	44	33
Low °F	11	10	18	30	41	51	56	54	47	36	28	18
Precip in	1.9	1.4	1.7	3.2	3.5	3.6	2.9	3.8	2.9	3.1	2.3	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Au Sable Loop Campground

Can you reserve a site at Au Sable Loop Campground?: Yes, Au Sable Loop Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Au Sable Loop Campground have?: 5 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Au Sable Loop Campground?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Au Sable Loop Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Au Sable Loop Campground.
Does Au Sable Loop Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Au Sable Loop Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Au Sable Loop Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Au Sable Loop Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Au Sable Loop Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Day: $5.00
Week: $15.00
Per Night: $10.00

Restrictions:

Au Sable National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-18
Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
Occupancy and Use; R904-14-03

Accessibility:

Restroom facilities are accessible.
Campsites are hard-packed earth.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-30.

Au Sable Loop Campground