State Forest · Michigan
Mio Pond State Forest Campground
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 24
- Hookups
- 24 no hookups
- Season
- April 15 to December 1
- Cost
- $20 per night; a Recreation Passport is required on the vehicle
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Boat launch
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,001 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 989-473-2258
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About
Nestled along the Au Sable River at Mio Dam, this rustic campground offers a picturesque escape with excellent fishing and paddling. The campground is divided into two distinct areas, including:
Campground: 24 secluded, wooded campsites for tents and small trailers on the west side, providing privacy and a natural setting. This area is located at 44.663342, -84.145805.
Group camp: 10 paddle-in site in the group camping area on the east side. This area is located at 44.661934, -84.136153.
The campground is located 2 miles northwest of Mio via Morenci Avenue, Pond Drive and South Gerber Road.
24 rustic campsites, $20 a night. Closed December 1 to April 15. First come, first served; register at the campground kiosk on the day you arrive. Vault toilets and a hand-pump well for drinking water; no electricity or hookups. One camping unit and six people per site, 15 nights at most. Managed from Rifle River Recreation Area (989-473-2258).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 10° | -12° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 11° | -15° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 24° | 4° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 33° | 11° | 82° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 45° | 27° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 53° | 42° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 61° | 53° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 59° | 52° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 55° | 43° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 55° | 41° | 29° | 76° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 40° | 30° | 6° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 22° | 0° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Bull Gap ORV Hill Climb and Trailhead · 6.7 mi as the crow flies
Bull Gap Return Loop, >50" 0.6 mi Hike, Bull Gap Hca Access Trail 0.2 mi Hike, Bull Gap Hill Climb 0.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Luzerne Horse Trail Campground and Trailhead · 8.9 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 269 trails in Huron-Manistee National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Mio Pond County Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 0 mi
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- Au Sable Loop Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 5 sites
- Mack Lake ORV Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 42 sites
- Parmalee Bridge State Forest Campground · State Forest · 7 mi
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