Monument Campground
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Monument Campground was established in 1909 as one of the first campgrounds built in the Huron National Forest. The campground is a fully accessible camping area within a red pine plantation.
Families love this conveniently located campsite, just 15 minutes from Lake Huron off the River Road National Scenic Byway.
Pressurized drinking water, vault toilets, trash collection and grills are among the amenities offered at the campground. A host is onsite to answer questions.
In the nearby visitor center, campers can partake in educational programs and browse through the gift shop.
Need to Know
• Occupancy limits apply to your site
• Keep all camping equipment and vehicles within your designated camp site.
• Keep all vehicles, trailers and RVs on camping spur.
• You must occupy your site within 24 hours of the start of your reservation. Contact the Forest Service to request a late arrival or your site may be forfeited.
• Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and keep noise reasonable all other times.
• Pets must be on leash or under voice command at all times.
• If potable water is available at your site, please be sure to wash your dishes and clothes away from the water source. If watering livestock or pets, please water them away from the water source. This will help protect the water source from contamination.
• Pack it in, pack it out. Leave the site clean for the next campers. Do not leave trash in fire rings, and do not burry or burn trash or recyclables.
• Be careful with fire. Do NOT leave hot campfires unattended. Make sure your ashes are cool to the touch before you leave.
• You may use downed wood for firewood. Keep fires within the fire ring.
• Fireworks and use of fireworks are NOT permitted.
• Do not tie/tack anything to standing trees, including (but not limited to) horses, pets, laundry lines, garbage bags.
• ORV’s may only be operated on trails signed as open for their use. ORV’s may not be used within campgrounds.
• Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information
• Other rules and regulations apply. For questions, late arrivals, or early departures please contact Lumberman’s Monument at 989-362-8961, or visit the Huron-Manistee National Forests website www.fs.usda.gov/hmnf.
Natural Features
Each site is secluded and shaded with large oak and red pine near the AuSable River. The river flows from west to east for 138 miles until it reaches the great lake, Lake Huron.
Nearby Attractions
Explore the many trails of the Huron-Manistee National Forests and spend time at Lake Huron.
Recreation
Campers can access the Highbanks Hiking Trail from the campground or explore the 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway that overlooks the lovely AuSable River valley.
Beside the campground is the Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center, replete with information about the area's rich lumbering history. Here, visitors can climb through a log jam, use a peavey, cut a wooden cookie with a cross-cut saw, and learn about the life of a lumberjack through video and displays.
Contact Information
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Oscoda MI 48750
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Monument Campground is located on River Road, 15 miles west of Oscoda, Michigan.
From East Tawas: Follow Wilber Road north to Monument Road. Continue on Monument Road 11 Miles to River Road. Turn right and travel about .5 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
From Hale, Michigan: Travel 11 miles north and east along M-65, turn right onto River Road and continue 3.5 miles to the campground entrance.
Available Campsites
- Site 001, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop MONUMENT CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
