Campsite #53D at Ausable River Campground, MI

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Campsite #53D

5 reviews
10 people
26 ft Back-In
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53D
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Campsite #53D Features: Back-In parking, Fire ring, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (5)

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@howards5966886 · Camped on Oct 30, 2025 at Campsite #53D
Positives: 1) Beautiful scenic campground. 2) About as secluded and rustic as it gets. 3) Outhouses were well maintained. Negatives: 1) The gravel roads and roads that lead into the camp sites are full of unavoidable massive potholes that will toss every item in your RV. Road upgrades are recommended. 2) Almost every time we camp here lately, there is someone inconsiderate idiot running a generator all night. No exception this time. Site 54d ran their jackhammer generator all night the 3 nights we were there. We camp to enjoy nature...hearing the coyotes and owls at night and not to hear a rediculously loud motor running all night. Need to implement, emphasize, and enforce rules about generator hours. They disturb the peace! 3) The wife and I had dogs run up on us multiple times this trip. Rules regarding dogs (leashing them) need to be emphasized and enforced as well. If the rule breakers are forced to pack up and leave (which is a lot of work) and don't get reimbursed their camping fees, they will learn to follow the rules. This will make camping more comfortable for all of the guests who do follow the rules. Thank you for the opportunity to input.
@Christine79297 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #53D
This campsite was amazing. It was so peaceful, tranquil and gorgeous views of the river. We will definitely stay here again.
@RENARF73CFF129 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #53D
This campground and Foote Pond are my favorite camping places in the Huron national forest. The natural beauty of Michigan along the Ausable River, and the sounds/sights of wildlife along with the solitude and the escape from the city and smog are the reasons I come here. And Im OFF THE GRID!However the camp host ruined my solitude and experience by running his generator the WHOLE TIME. He was not seen either! Just heard! Used to be greeted and welcomed. Not this time! No other campers use/used generators, never have heard them in the Huron national forest before. Please stop this! Make it a law! The whole reason to rustic and primitive camp is to get away from this! Big question..will I ever return to Sawmill? Right now the answer is no.
@DavidF947 · Camped on Aug 6, 2021 at Campsite #53D
Beautiful campground
@DianeM399 · Camped on Jun 14, 2021 at Campsite #53D
Beautiful secluded camp spot on the river!

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