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.
Recreation.govMI
Au Sable Loop Campground
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Upcoming Availability
10 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
None
available
Mon, Sep 14
None
available
Tue, Sep 15
3
sites
Wed, Sep 16
3
sites
Thu, Sep 17
3
sites
Fri, Sep 18
1
site
Sat, Sep 19
2
sites
Sun, Sep 20
3
sites
Mon, Sep 21
3
sites
Tue, Sep 22
3
sites
Wed, Sep 23
3
sites
Thu, Sep 24
3
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
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. The Au Sable Loop Campground provides a handpump well for drinking water, a vault toilet, and trash collection services. Located near the banks of the National Scenic Au Sable River, this campground is a haven for water based recreation.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
Important notices
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you online or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders: - 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
Forest quiet hours apply.
Some sites are available on a first-come, first serve basis.
You must occupy your site within 24 hours of the start of your reservation. Contact the Forest Service to request a late arrival or your site may be forfeited.
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Common questions
Is Au Sable Loop Campground available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 10 of the next 14 days, starting Tue, Sep 15. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Au Sable Loop Campground?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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