River Dune Backcountry Group Campsite
USFS · Camping Area · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Hours
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted. Forest quiet hours apply.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.6491, -84.0949
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is this site free?
No. this site charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to this site?
From Grayling: Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles. Turn left and travel north on M-72/M-33 for . 5 miles. Turn right and travel east on McKinley Dr. for 3 miles. Turn right into entrance for Au Sable Loop Campground. Drive 1 mile, parking area is on left . 25 miles before Au Sable Loop Campground. Walk-in about . 5 miles to campsite.
Nearby
- Au Sable Loop Campground0.3 mi
- AUSABLE RIVER CAMPING0.3 mi
- Meadow Springs Backcountry Campsites1.0 mi
- Cathedral Pines Campground4.6 mi
- Mack Lake ORV Campground5.1 mi
- Mckinley Horse Trail Campground6.1 mi
- Wagner Lake Recreation Area7.0 mi
- Wagner Lake (MI)7.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
