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Rollways Campground and Day Use Area

Rollways Campground was built in 1909 and was one of the first campgrounds established on the Huron. The pull-through campsites accommodate large motor homes and trailers.

The day use area is adjacent to the Rollways Campground. A short, .5 hour walk between the day use site and Westgate Scenic Overlook provides visitors with access to the campground.

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General Information

Location - River Road National Scenic Byway, Au Sable River

Nearby Recreation Areas -

  • Rollways Day Use Area

County - Iosco

Seasonal and Other Information -

  • Gated when closed.

May 3 - September 30

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.

Special Use Permit - 

  • No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
  • Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).

Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.

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 on-line 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 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

Highlights - Camping is prohibited, except at designated campgrounds or campsites.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night

Canoe Rentals - 

  • Glennie:
    • Alcona Canoe Rental
  • Hale:
    • Rollways Resort
  • Mio:
    • Gotts Landing
    • Hinchman's Acres Resort
  • Oscoda:
    • Au Sable River Kayaking Company LLC; B & B LLC (Hunts)
    • Oscoda Canoe Rental

A Forest Service office with gray siding with snow on the ground.

Address: 5761 N. Skeel Road Oscoda, MI 48750
Phone: (989) 739-0728
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.46138889

Longitude: -83.77333333

Directions

From Tawas-

  • Travel west on M-55 for 14.7 miles.
  • Turn right and travel north on M-65 for 14 miles.
  • Turn left and travel north on Rollways Rd. for 500 ft.
  • The site is located on the right.

From Oscoda -

  • Travel west on River Rd. for 19 miles.
  • Turn left and travel south on M-65 for 4.5 miles.
  • Turn right and travel west on Rollways Rd. for 500 ft.
  • The site is on the right. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated May 19th, 2025