Gabions Campground

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Huron-Manistee National Forests

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Huron-Manistee National Forests Fees: Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use - - Day: $5.00 - Week: $15.00 Camping - - Per Night: $10.00 Season: May 1 to November 30 Status: closed Overview Gabions Campground offers camping on the National Scenic stretch of the Au Sable River. Natural springs are common on this section of the river, including a small one at the river's edge near the gabions. Gabions are rock-filled wire baskets that are placed along the riverbank to help reduce erosion. The Shore-to-Shore Trail passes near the campground; however, Gabions is not a designated horse camp and horse camping is not permitted. Wildlife and waterfowl viewing opportunities exist; please respect wildlife and observe from a distance. Recreation - Water Activites: Anglers can boat, wade, and fish from shore. Fish species found in the Au Sable River include bass, pike, brown trout, walleye, perch, sunfish, steelhead, and salmon. The water flows at a speed of 2 mph. The Au Sable River provides opportunities for non-motorized boating using watercraft such as canoes, kayaks,… Getting there: From the South on M33: - Turn East onto Curtisville Road and stay on it for approximately 15.5 miles. (Note the name of the road will change to: Au Sable Valley River Rd and then Au Sable River Rd.) - Turn Left (north) onto Brodie Road. Follow the signs to the campground. From Mio via McKinley Road: - Follow McKinley Road/Au Sable Road approximately 20 miles. - Turn right on 4001/Au Sable River Road and drive 3/4 mile. - Turn Right (north) onto Brodie Road. Rules: As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders - - Au Sable… Phone: 989-826-3252 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10214365 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS, Autumn Clark