Mio Pond State Forest Campground and Group Camp

LAT 44.663342546599999 LONG -84.145803378699995

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(24) $20

Situated on Mio Pond along the Au Sable River, this rustic campground offers great opportunities for paddle sports and fishing. Located in Oscoda County, 2 miles northwest of Mio.

This campground is managed by Rifle River Recreation Area.

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This picturesque, rustic campground is located on the Mio Dam along the Au Sable River. It offers visitors great fishing and paddling opportunities. The campground is separated into two sections; a paddle-in group camping area on the east side and a campground offering 24 individual campsites on the west side. The campsites are secluded, private and wooded.

There are 24 sites for tent and small trailer use. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from a hand-pump well. The campground is located 2 miles northwest of Mio via Morenci Avenue, Pond Drive and South Gerber Road.Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Activities (Display as List)

Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Bass, blue gill, walleye and pike and can be caught in Mio Pond. Nearby fishing opportunities include the Au Sable River and Muskrat lake (12 miles northwest).
Hunting Item is accessible.
Hunting: This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.
Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes Item is accessible.
Off-Road Vehicle Trails/Routes: The Muskrat Trail is accessible near the campground.
Paddling Item is accessible.
Paddling: Explore Mio Pond from the campground. Carry-in access is located at the boat launch on the west side of the campground.
Snowmobiling Item is accessible.
Snowmobiling: The Muskrat Trail is accessible near the campground.

Facilities (Display as List)

Boat Launch Item is accessible.
Boat Launch: There are two developed boat launches located on Mio Pond. One adjacent to the group campground and one is within the state forest campground.
Fishing Pier Item is accessible.
Fishing Pier: There is a handicap accessible T-dock at the group camping area.
Group Use Area Item is accessible.
Group Use Area
Picnic Area Item is accessible.
Picnic Area: A picnic area is centrally located in the campground and includes picnic tables and a charcoal grill.
Rustic Site Item is accessible.
Rustic Site
Vault Toilet Item is accessible.
Vault Toilet
Walk-in Sites Item is accessible.
Walk-in Sites: There are10 walk-in/paddle-in group sites.
Water Access Item is accessible.
Water Access: This rustic campground is located on Mio Pond.