Overview
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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(Majority of the campsites have 12:00 pm)
Driveway Entry
(All campsites have Driveway Entry)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 16)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 4)
Shade
(All campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(All campsites have Site Acceses)
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.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 50ft
tent-Up to 50ft
trailer-Up to 50ft
Nearby Attractions
Explore the many trails of the Huron-Manistee National Forests and spend time at Lake Huron.