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Gabions Campground

US Forest Service · Michigan

Gabions Campground in Michigan. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 534 public campsites we map in Michigan.

Gabions Campground offers camping on the National Scenic stretch of the Au Sable River. Natural springs are common on this section of the river, including a small one at the river's edge near the gabions. Gabions are rock-filled wire baskets that are placed along the riverbank to help reduce erosion. The Shore-to-Shore Trail passes near the campground; however, Gabions is not a designated horse camp and horse camping is not permitted.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$10/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
80
Season
May 1 - November 30
Phone
989-826-3252
Coordinates
44.62105, -83.84706

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-30, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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