Gabions Campground
Mio, Michigan · 863 ft · In Huron-Manistee National Forests
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 863 ft (263 m)863 ft263 m
Sites8
Gabions Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
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.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Gabions Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, 3% chance of rain60°34°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers, 43% chance of rain57°38°
- FriRain Showers, 89% chance of rain53°26°
- SatSunny56°31°
- SunSunny65°40°
Nearby camping
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Public Land · 2.3 mi · Mio
Bear Island Primitive Campsite
Dispersed · 2.4 mi · Mio
Buttercup Campground
Public Land · 3.6 mi · Mio
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.4 mi
Bear Island Primitive Campsite
Mio, MI · On U.S. Forest Service land · Huron National Forest
- 3.8 mi
Hoist Lakes Backcountry Campsites
Hubbard Lake, MI
- 8.1 mi
Cathedral Pines Campground
Mio, MI · On U.S. Forest Service land · Huron National Forest
- 9.0 mi
Reid Lake Backcountry Campsites
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- 12 mi
River Dune Campground
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071D
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Location and contact
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