Buttercup Campground

Area Status: Open

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 views of the river.

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At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Mio Ranger Station
Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
Rentals & Guides:	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
Area Amenities:	Parking: 6 vehicle capacity
Fees:	No Fee
Permit Info:	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.
Open Season:	May 1 - November 30
Usage:	Light
Busiest Season:	May to September
Restrictions:	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 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 Highlights - Camping is prohibited, except at designated campgrounds or campsites.
Closest Towns:	McKinley
Water:	None
Restroom:	Vault
Operated By:	Mio Ranger District - (989) 826-3252
Information Center:	Mio Ranger Station Phone: 989-826-3252 Email: sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

General Information

Directions:

From Grayling -

Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
Turn left and travel north on M-72/M-33 for .5 miles.
Turn right and travel east on McKinley Dr.
Turn right and travel south on E. River Dr. for <.1 miles.
Turn left and travel east on Reed Rd./FR 4836 for 1 mile.
The entrance is located on the right.

General Notes:

Location -Au Sable River, National Scenic River

Nearby Recreation Areas -

McKinley Landing
Gabions Campground and Day Use Area

County - Oscoda

Seasonal and Other Information -

This site is not gated durng the off season.
This site is not maintained in the winter:
- Access road and/or parking lot are not plowed.
- No toilet facilities are available.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites	Single: 3
Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first served.
Sleeping Shelter	No

River and Stream Fishing

Fish Species	Bass, Pike, Brown Trout, Walleye, Perch, Sunfish, Steelhead, Salmon
Fishing Mode	Boat, Shore, Wade
Special Designations	National Scenic River
Fishing Platform	No
Water Temperature	Cold
Fishing Method	Fly, Pole
Water/Flow Level	2 mph

Picnicking

No. of Sites	3
Reservation Info	No reservation needed. All sites are first come, first served.

Boating - Non-Motorized

For more information on paddling the Au Sable National Scenic River, including flow, watercraft size restrictions and difficulty, visit the Au Sable National Scenic River page.