Rollways Campground
Campground · Michigan · 19 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Huron National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 19
- Bookable sites
- 55 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 864 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Rollways Campground is located 7 miles from Hale, Michigan along the beautiful AuSable River. The site was built in 1909 as one of the first campgrounds established in Huron National Forest. The space is small and secluded and features an observation area, picnic grounds and log shelter..The facility is located just off the River Road National Scenic Byway in northeast Lower Michigan. The byway showcases incredible views of the AuSable River Valley.
Recreation
Hike on the accessible trail that connects the campground and picnic area to Westgate Scenic Overlook. Bring binoculars and a camera to take advantage of the epic view.The same hiking path passes a stairway leading down to the river where visitors can fish and wade.
Facilities
The campground offers 19 pull-through campsites with picnic tables, a lantern post, grills, tent pads and campfire rings. At the picnic area, a log shelter, picnic tables and grills are available.Vault toilets and drinking water spigots are dispersed throughout the campground and all roads and camping spurs are paved.
Natural Features
Rollways is perched on a high bluff overlooking Loud Dam Pond on the AuSable River. The river flows from west to east for 138 miles until it reaches the great Lake Huron.Nearby Attractions
Follow the length of the 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway, which parallels the AuSable River.The facts
- Season: May 3 – September 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 19 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 55 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 19 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
19 campsites at Rollways Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | ROLLWAYS CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Hale, Michigan, travel 7 miles north on M-65. Turn left on Rollways Road and enter campground on the right.
44.45944, -83.77361 · 44°27'34.0"N 83°46'25.0"W
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, 2.6 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 Rollways Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Rollways Campground?
- Yes, Rollways Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Rollways Campground have?
- 19 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Rollways Campground?
- 55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Rollways Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Rollways Campground.
Also listed by
Rollways Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Rollways Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Per Night: $15.00
- Day: $5.00
- Week: $15.00
Restrictions:
- 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:
- Accessible parking is available.
- Restroom facilities are accessible.
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Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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