Can you reserve a site at Monument Campground?

Yes, Monument Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Monument Campground?

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

Monument Campground, Michigan — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: May 3 – October 24 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
19 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: MONUMENT CAMPGROUND

Site types

19 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

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19 campsites at Monument Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
002	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
003	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
004	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
005	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
006	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
007	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
008	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
009	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
010	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
011	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	16
012	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	16
013	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
014	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
015	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
016	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
017	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
018	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
019	MONUMENT CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8

Getting there

Monument Campground is located on River Road, 15 miles west of Oscoda, Michigan.

From East Tawas: Follow Wilber Road north to Monument Road. Continue on Monument Road 11 Miles to River Road. Turn right and travel about .5 miles to the campground entrance on the left.

From Hale, Michigan: Travel 11 miles north and east along M-65, turn right onto River Road and continue 3.5 miles to the campground entrance.

44.43361, -83.61833 · 44°26'1.0"N 83°37'6.0"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	30	41	53	66	76	81	79	71	58	45	34
Low °F	11	10	18	30	42	52	57	56	48	37	27	18
Precip in	1.8	1.5	2.0	3.1	3.3	3.5	3.7	3.3	2.9	3.2	2.5	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 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 Monument Campground

Can you reserve a site at Monument Campground?: Yes, Monument Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Monument Campground have?: 19 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Monument Campground?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Site: $15.00/night
Double Site: $30/night

Restrictions:

Au Sable National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-18
Au Sable River and Cooke Pond Semi-primitive Motorized Areas, shorelines of Alcona Pond and the Eable Run Trail System; R904-14-21
Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
Occupancy and Use; R904-14-03

Accessibility:

Paved drive
Paved parking pads
Accessible restrooms

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Monument Campground

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Kiwanis Monument 0.5 mi · Facility
Sawmill Point Boat Launch 1.7 mi · Facility
Pine River Campground 9 mi · Campground
Au Sable Area 12 mi · Facility
Horseshoe Lake Campground and Boat Launch 13.6 mi · Campground
Jewell Lake Campground 16.9 mi · Campground
Bear Island Campground 19.4 mi · Campground
Buttercup Campground 20.4 mi · Campground

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Monument Campground