River Dune Backcountry Group Campsite

US Forest Service · Michigan

River Dune Backcountry Group Campsite in Michigan. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 534 public campsites we map in Michigan.

Located between the Au Sable River Scenic Overlook and Au Sable Loop Campground, this small site is a short . 5 mile walk from the gate. Set back from the road and camping area, campers can enjoy views of the river. Visitors can access the river from a short set of stairs located near the site.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Booking

first-come, first-served

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

Camping area

Number of sites

20

Season

May 1 - November 30

Coordinates

44.64911, -84.09491

Nearest sites we map

• Au Sable Loop Campground0 km · US Forest Service
• Ausable River Camping0 km · US Forest Service
• Meadow Springs Backcountry Campsites2 km · US Forest Service
• Mio Pond State Forest Campground and Group Camp4 km · State park system
• Cathedral Pines Campground7 km · US Forest Service
• Mack Lake Orv Campground8 km · US Forest Service

Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-08-06, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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