Monument Campground
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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. 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. Keep reading
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. Facilities 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. 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. Nearby Attractions Explore the many trails of the Huron-Manistee National Forests and spend time at Lake Huron.
The sites · 19
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 001 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 002 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 003 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 004 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 005 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 006 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 007 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 008 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 009 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 010 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 011 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 012 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 013 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 014 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 015 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 016 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 017 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 018 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| MONUMENT CAMPGROUND | 019 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in MI-01. This member’s public-lands record →