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Campsite #61W at Ausable River Campground, MI
$10
Tent Site #61W
| Walk-In | 10 people |
| 0 | good |
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Campsite #61W Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (3)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 67% |
| 4 star | | 33% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
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@SarahS3283965 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #61W
There's property across the river, very loud at all hours of night. One sight visible nearby, excellent space and view, river access excellent for rock hunting, fishing and kayaking. We parked at the half circle, day use area just past the more populated parking site and yaked supplies around the bend rather than hiking it in just cause we had a big load of supplies. If you're looking for total seclusion, this isn't that, but still a great reprieve. There's plenty of hiking spots and fishing opportunities nearby. There's Largo Springs, highly recommend for fossil hunters and a nice workout (hella stairs), then there's Five Channels Dam, Loud Dam, Cooke Dam and Foot Dam. First time visiting and certainly plan on returning.
@TimB830 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #61W
The sites we booked between Alcona Dam and Cooke Dam were excellent for a multiday float down the river and across the ponds.
11C was a great spot to stage on Friday night as it was close to Alcona Dam for our start on Saturday.
26C on Loud Pond had plenty of great tent sites for our group to spread out and had pleasant views overlooking the pond.
61W had great river access, plenty of tent spaces and close to parking for our staged cars.
11C was a great spot to stage on Friday night as it was close to Alcona Dam for our start on Saturday.
26C on Loud Pond had plenty of great tent sites for our group to spread out and had pleasant views overlooking the pond.
61W had great river access, plenty of tent spaces and close to parking for our staged cars.
@BillyP267 · Camped on Oct 1, 2021 at Campsite #61W
One of our favorite sites. Easy access from the parking lot. Very large well shaded site. Perfect for a couple of tents. We hung hammocks right on the waters edge and spent the weekend. Great site to kayak or canoe from can easily put in from the parking lot and paddle around to your site. We like 61 because it's the last site in this group so there is nothing but woods to one side of you and a good 40 feet or more to the site on the other side. We have enjoyed this campground so much each time we have visited we end up booking another trip. We highly suggest exploring other sites while there each one has its own thing that makes it a different experience. Camp at the waters edge camp on a bluff or camp on your own island. Several trails with amazing views. The big banks trail just up from this sites parking is well worth the walk when you find the sand dune make sure you walk up it the view of the bay is awesome especially as the fall colors are setting in. It looks like one of those puzzles with all the colors of the trees reflecting in the water
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