Camping and Cabins
Au Sable Loop Campground and Day Use Area
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. An exemplary setting for…
Au Sable River Backcountry Campsites
Au Sable River Primitive Camping is not a physical campground located at one location. A series of 102 individually designated single-family campsites are located on a 55-mile stretch of the Au Sable…
Bear Island Backcountry Campsites
A small quiet campground with few amenities. This site is primarily used by river paddlers. Three campsites.Â
Bear Track Campground
Site Open
Bear Track got its name many years ago from a bear track found while building the site. A 1.5 mile trail connects the campground to the North Country National Scenic Trail. Fishing is a popular…
Benton Lake Campground
Site Open
Benton Lake is a 33-acre lake completely surrounded by National Forest land. The North Country National Scenic Trail is located off Pierce Drive, about 2 miles east of the campground entrance road.…
Blacksmith Bayou River Access
Site Open
One of many bayous along the lower portion of the river, Blacksmith is an oxbow lake left from an old river channel. The river channel moves during geologic time, creating new meanders in the…
Bowman Bridge Campground
Site Open
The section of the river from Gleason's Landing to Bowman Bridge flows through a long stretch of federal ownership. This is one of the most popular stretches of river, and Bowman Bridge River Access…
Bowman Lake Backcountry Campsites
The campsites are walk-in only, with carry-in canoe access. This quiet and secluded campground is very popular with fisherman and hunters.
Brush Lake Campground
The campground is located on the shores of Brush Lake, which is entirely surrounded by National Forest System lands. There is a drive-in boat launch on the eastern shore of the river and a smaller…
Buttercup Backcountry Campsites
A small, quiet campground, this site is primarily used by river paddlers. Located in stands of mixed hardwoods and pine, campers may be surprised by a wildlife visitor or two while enjoying close-up…