Monument Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 002 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 003 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 004 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 005 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 006 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 007 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 008 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 009 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 010 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 3 to October 24 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Single Site: $15.00/night. Double Site: $30/night |
| Rules | As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. |
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Oscoda, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44.4336° N, 83.6183° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Lincoln Outdoors ↗ | 20 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rose City RV Center ↗ | 24.6 mi |
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Worth a stop
Explore the many trails of the Huron-Manistee National Forests and spend time at Lake Huron.
- 1.7 miSawmill Point Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miLmvic Discovery Trail Spur0.05 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.3 miLmvic - Forest Discovery Trail0.6 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.4 miLmvic Discovery Deck Spurunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 0.8 miHighbanks Trail Powerline Spur1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 1.5 miHuron ORV, River Road Spur2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 2.7 miHuron ORV, Sand Lake Spur ↗9.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Huron-Manistee National Forest.
- inHuron-Manistee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,028,484 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Cooke Hydroelectric PlantHistoric district · Oscoda · 3.5 mi
- Tawas Point Light StationBuilding · East Tawas · 15 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Monument Campground?
Sites at Monument Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Monument Campground?
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Single Site: $15.00/night. Double Site: $30/night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Monument Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Monument Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 3 to October 24.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Monument Campground have?
19 sites, including 19 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Monument Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
What is there to do at Monument Campground?
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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Monument Campground?
Oscoda, Michigan. Explore the many trails of the Huron-Manistee National Forests and spend time at Lake Huron.
Source: Getting there
What if Monument Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Round Lake (6.7 mi), Rollways Campground (7.9 mi), and Pine River Campground (9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby