DNRAuSable River State Forest Campground and Canoe Camp Detail

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AuSable River State Forest Campground and Canoe Camp

Fishing

Au Sable River (on site) and Kneff Lake (8 miles SE): Brown/Brook/Rainbow Trout.
Lake Margrethe (10 miles SW): Walleye, Pike, Perch, Smallmouth Bass.

Hiking

Mason Tract (13 miles SE): 11.5 miles of slightly hilly terrain. Hike, cross-country ski. Closed to bicycling due to erosion and safety concerns.

Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes

Frederic Loop Trail (8 miles West): 29 miles of cycle/ATV trail and 9 miles of full-sized vehicle route.

Paddling

Campground accessible by water from the Au Sable River. Closest canoe rental in Grayling (7 miles West).

Watchable Wildlife

Au Sable River offers a good chance of seeing bald eagles all seasons, deer and wild turkey are plentiful, excellent fishing.

Rustic Site

Walk-in Sites

5 walk-in/canoe in group sites.