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The Au Sable River ( / ɔː ˈsɑːbəl / aw SAH-bəl) is a 138-mile-long (222 km) [2] river in the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Rising in the Northern Lower Peninsula, the river flows in a generally southeasterly direction to its mouth at Lake Huron at the communities of Au Sable and Oscoda.
The Au Sable River is a 23-mile scenic river in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan, with high-quality water, trout fishing, and canoeing. It has a rich history of logging, trading, and hydroelectric power, and is part of the Huron-Manistee National Forest.
The Au Sable River is famous among trout anglers in Michigan (and beyond its borders). The Au Sable also has strong runs of steelhead and salmon. Start right with this full fishing guide.
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- Available Campsites
Your permit is subject to forfeit and a violation notice may be issued for failing to follow these rules• Your use of this site is limited to 14 consecutive nights within any 30 day period.• Occupy only the site indicated on your permit.• All camping equipment must be set up within 25 feet of the numbered campsite marker.Campsites sit on bluffs that range from five to 300 feet above the waterline of the lower AuSable River. Depending on the site, access to the river may be difficult due to steep or eroding slopes. The AuSable River meanders across 138 miles of Michigan and flows into the great lake, Lake Huron.
Both river and lake fishing are available for perch, bass and pike walleye. One recommended spot is the Whirlpool Angler access point. All sites are also near the River Road National Scenic Byway, which offers wonderful views of the river valley. The campground has boat-in camping, and canoe rentals are available in Glennie, Hale, Mio and Oscoda.
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5761 NORTH SKEEL AVENUE OSCODA MI 48750
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For campground inquiries, please call: 989-362-8961
Designated campsites are spread along 55 miles of river shoreline between the AuSable River Access at 4001 Bridge (7 miles northwest of Glennie, MI) to near the Whirlpool AuSable River Access (4 miles west of Oscoda, MI). For more information on specific campsites, click here.
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- Ausable River Camping, Michigan
Explore the Au Sable River, a 23-mile National Wild and Scenic River, from Mio Pond to Lake Huron. Enjoy camping, boating, hiking, fishing, and scenic views along the river and the River Road National Scenic Byway.
Aug 5, 2015 · Grayling, MI, surrounded by the lushness of nature itself, sits near two marvelous canoeing rivers: The Au Sable and the Manistee. Every year, a very famous canoe race (one of three "triple crown" races--other two in NY and Canada) takes place starting at 9pm on the banks of the Au Sable River.
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Oct 27, 2022 · Learn everything you need to know about kayaking, fishing and camping on the AuSable River, one of Michigan's most popular outdoor destinations. Discover the best spots, tips, maps and wildlife along the river.
