48D
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Campsite #48D at Ausable River Campground, MI
$10
Campsite #48D
| 10 people | |
| 30 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
3/7
4/15
Campsite #48D Features: Back-In parking, Fire ring, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (13)
1.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 62% |
| 4 star | | 15% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 15% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@CodyLAB4F2138E · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #48D
The road in was horribly unmaintained, which is an issue considering the boat launch at the end. So bad we had to make a makeshift bridge over the potholes my friend could not maneuver around in his Honda Accord. I drove my truck, and even with 8 of ground clearance and moving at 3mph, my air dam was rubbing against the gravel going through the potholes. DNR/Federal needs to do a better job at maintaining these roads.The bathroom down by the launch also needs to be pumped more frequently, i believe they only pump it in the fall or spring, it was so bad you could smell it from the campsite 500ft away if the wind changed. So bad that if you went in it, you would have to change your clothes after because the smell sticks to your clothes for hours. I used to work in areas with unmaintained portajohns in 100 degree heat, those were nothing compared to the nose burning stench of the boat ramp pit toilet at Sawmill point. I got this site due to a cancellation, starting to think they cancelled because they didnt want to get wafting sh*t in their tent all through the night.That said, the site layouts themselves are beautiful, the river access is unmatched, if the road and those pit toilets were fixed it would be a 5/5 star stay.
@RussSC358217D9 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #48D
Everything was great other than waiting for the prior people to clear out of the campsite
@RichB7763247 · Camped on Apr 27, 2023 at Campsite #48D
good luck getting a site
@RachelG792 · Camped on Sep 1, 2021 at Campsite #48D
Most beautiful place. The river was great for kayaking. So peaceful and quiet at night. Star gazing - incredible! We will be back.
@RachelG3412840 · Camped on Sep 1, 2021 at Campsite #48D
Most beautiful place. The river was great for kayaking. So peaceful and quiet at night. Star gazing - incredible! We will be back.
@AndrewK5708668 · Camped on Jun 14, 2021 at Campsite #48D
Campsite was clean, easy water access and felt very secluded. The only issue, when we arrived there were a couple at the campsite we reserved. After going to the ranger station just to double check and make sure i had the right campsite, a ranger said they would send someone down to ask them to leave. We went to town to pick up some supplies and when we arrived back at the campsite the couple was still there. When I asked them to leave they packed up quickly and left, however, clearly a ranger did not come to ask them to leave.
@AndrewK570 · Camped on Jun 14, 2021 at Campsite #48D
Campsite was clean, easy water access and felt very secluded. The only issue, when we arrived there were a couple at the campsite we reserved. After going to the ranger station just to double check and make sure i had the right campsite, a ranger said they would send someone down to ask them to leave. We went to town to pick up some supplies and when we arrived back at the campsite the couple was still there. When I asked them to leave they packed up quickly and left, however, clearly a ranger did not come to ask them to leave.
@JustinD703 · Camped on Apr 16, 2021 at Campsite #48D
Make sure you get there before the local ranger station close. There was someone in our site refusing to leave. There is no after hours number to call if there is an issue. We called the reservation phone number but they were not able to help. We called every number we could find but there was no answer at any. We left messages but only one called back, four days later, and said they could not do anything and contact the local ranger station. The site was great but this really was frustrating.
@JustinD1400006 · Camped on Apr 16, 2021 at Campsite #48D
Make sure you get there before the local ranger station close. There was someone in our site refusing to leave. There is no after hours number to call if there is an issue. We called the reservation phone number but they were not able to help. We called every number we could find but there was no answer at any. We left messages but only one called back, four days later, and said they could not do anything and contact the local ranger station. The site was great but this really was frustrating.
@VanNF073581206 · Camped on Oct 9, 2020 at Campsite #48D
Great location. The marker for 48D is hidden below a tree so hard to find in the dark. The turn out is the last right when you see the parking for the boat launch.
@AngelaS2475005 · Camped on Jun 3, 2020 at Campsite #48D
Always love this are to camp, waterfront on the river anywhere is the best of times.
@MatthewI731E10 · Camped on Oct 19, 2019 at Campsite #48D
Amazing campsite right in the reservoir. The highbanks trail runs from iargo springs right into logger mans camping sites where we stayed. Absolutely beautiful. If you plan to camp with a generator please do not run it all night. It disturbs the whole campground and intrudes on the natural ambiance. Thank you!
@KRISTENN9B317B · Camped on Aug 30, 2019 at Campsite #48D
The best! We camped here raising our kids and now we all still camp together with their families! We kayak so we love that we can slide into the water from our campsite. We love that its secluded & not very many people.
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