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Free
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Sites
2 campsites
Season
May 1 - November 30
Cell
Unknown
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Price
Free
Booking
Reservable
Sites
2 campsites
Season
May 1 - November 30
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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107 McKinley Road Mio, MI 48647
Paddlers running the Au Sable or anglers targeting fall trout will get the most from this. The quarter-mile walk from the gate keeps weekend crowds thin, and September weekdays are the sweet spot when bugs drop and hardwood color peaks along the river.
No potable water on-site and the outhouse is the only facility, campers who pack light on gear or heavy on comfort will find two primitive sites with nothing else to fall back on a tough sell.
Reference information about Meadow Springs Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157659836028984" title="Au Sable National Scenic River"><img alt="Au Sable National Scenic River" height="240" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/760/22986653474_5fdfd2aa5d_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>Located on the edge of a red pine plantation, visitors to this site may see many varieties of wildlife in addition to their view of the Au Sable River. This camping area is a short .25 mile walk from the gate, but is primarily used by river paddlers. There is no motorized access to this site.</p><p><strong><a href="http://go.usa.gov/x9h8F" target="external">Brochure with map</a></strong>: This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157659836028984" target="external">Flickr Photo Album</a> </strong></p>
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Fall brings the best conditions. September and early October deliver 40–60°F days, crisp air, and hardwood color along the river. Trout fishing picks up as water cools, and insect pressure drops significantly from summer levels. Weekdays offer more solitude than weekends, especially in September. Summer has longer days for paddling but brings more bugs and weekend traffic. Winter conditions attract only committed cold-weather campers.
Described as best season: crisp days, hardwood color, better trout fishing and lower insects.
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Meadow Springs Campground offers a rustic experience primarily geared towards river paddlers. Located by the Au Sable River and surrounded by a red pine plantation, the campground does not permit motorized access, requiring a 0.25-mile hike from the gate. Amenities are minimal, and the site is closed during winter months as access roads are not plowed, and no toilet facilities are maintained. Drinking water is not available on-site, and restrooms are limited to outhouse bathrooms. Parking is available for up to 2 vehicles at the gate.
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