| Location | Mio, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $10/night |
| Maximum RV length | 99 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 7 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Gabions Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights73 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night
First come, first servedThis weekend · First come, first servedNo reservations, so no live availability
Gabions Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Mio. It lists 7 RV or RV/tent sites and 1 tent site for rigs up to 75 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $10 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | W | W | $10 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | W | W | $10 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | W | W | $10 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | W | W | $10 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | W | W | $10 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | W | W | $10 |
| 1 standard nonelectric | W | W | $10 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Taylor M ★ 2 · Jul 2025Super cute campground. Don’t be fooled thinking this will be a quiet getaway. We camped on site 8 closest to the river. We had an endless supply of people filtering in all the way until midnight with car doors slamming and fishing. There was a group of women camping illegally next to the river which made it difficult to even enjoy the surrounding area. I would not recommend camping here if you’re looking for peace, quiet and respect for the outdoors
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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. 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, and rafts. 4001 Canoe Access is a short drive and provides developed access to the Au Sable river. Alcona Canoe Rental in nearby Glennie and Hinchman's Acres Resort in Mio provide watercraft rentals for canoes, kayaks, and tubes.Visitors can walk the which passes through the campground. This trail is open to hiking and horseback riding. Hikers should be aware this is not a loop trail. Additionally, hikers can drive southwest on Au Sable River road to reach the Ruffed Grouse trail head for a short leasurely 0.6 mile loop through the forest. An OHV trail utilizes Au Sable River road at the mouth of the campground road. Taking the trail to the east will connect riders to the Alcona ATV Trail and taking the trail to the west will connect riders to to the and the . Additionally, a large majority of Forest Service roads are open to OHV use. Please refer to the to understand which roads are open to OHV use.Amenities available include a vault toilet and trash collection. There is no water provided in the campground. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts. The Au Sable River is a short walk from the campground where visitors can experience world class fishing and floating opportunities. This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (989) 826-3252.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season |
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| Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Gabions Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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