Rollways Campground
Rollways Campground is located 7 miles from Hale, Michigan along the beautiful AuSable River. The site was built in 1909 as one of the first campgrounds established in Huron National Forest. The space is small and secluded and features an observation area, picnic grounds and log shelter. The facility is located just off the River Road National Scenic Byway in northeast Lower Michigan. The byway showcases incredible views of the AuSable River Valley.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 55 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 | Pull-through | 55 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 002 | Pull-through | 55 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 003 | Pull-through | 55 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 004 | Pull-through | 55 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 005 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 006 | Pull-through | 55 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 007 | Pull-through | 55 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 008 | Pull-through | 55 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 009 | Pull-through | 55 | Paved | Full | 8 / 2 |
| 010 | Pull-through | 55 | 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 | 55 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
The campground offers 19 pull-through campsites with picnic tables, a lantern post, grills, tent pads and campfire rings. At the picnic area, a log shelter, picnic tables and grills are available. Vault toilets and drinking water spigots are dispersed throughout the campground and all roads and camping spurs are paved.
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 September 30 |
| Forest | Huron-Manistee National Forests |
| Fees | Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $15.00. Day Use - Day: $5.00. Week: $15.00 |
| 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
From Hale, Michigan, travel 7 miles north on M-65. Turn left on Rollways Road and enter campground on the right.
| Nearest town | Hale, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 44.4594° N, 83.7736° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Rose City RV Center ↗ | 17.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Lincoln Outdoors ↗ | 23.6 mi |
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Video
Rollways Campground, Huron National Forest, Michigan. Boonducking. AuSable River.
Worth a stop
Follow the length of the 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway, which parallels the AuSable River.
- 8.2 miSawmill Point Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miIosco Smt Rollways Spur Dnr0.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.1 miHuron ORV, Rollways Spur0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 0.8 miTowerline Spur0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 0.8 miTowerline to H90.05 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 1.6 miHale Road Spur0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 3.4 miIosco Smt Welcome Lake Dnr647 ↗5.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.1 miSouth Branch Trail Campground and Trailhead ↗Huron-Manistee National Forests · Season May 3 to September 30
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
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Natural features
Rollways is perched on a high bluff overlooking Loud Dam Pond on the AuSable River. The river flows from west to east for 138 miles until it reaches the great Lake Huron.
Recreation
Hike on the accessible trail that connects the campground and picnic area to Westgate Scenic Overlook. Bring binoculars and a camera to take advantage of the epic view. The same hiking path passes a stairway leading down to the river where visitors can fish and wade.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rollways Campground?
Sites at Rollways 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 Rollways Campground?
Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Camping - Per Night: $15.00. Day Use - Day: $5.00. Week: $15.00
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Rollways Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Rollways Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 3 to September 30.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Rollways Campground have?
19 sites, including 19 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Rollways Campground?
The longest site here provides 55 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
Are pets allowed at Rollways Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rollways Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Rollways Campground?
Hike on the accessible trail that connects the campground and picnic area to Westgate Scenic Overlook. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Rollways Campground?
Hale, Michigan. Follow the length of the 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway, which parallels the AuSable River.
Source: Getting there
What if Rollways Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are South Branch Trail Campground and Trailhead (2.1 mi, first-come), South Branch Trail Camp Group Site (2.2 mi), and Monument Campground (7.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby