Campground

Rollways Campground

Huron-Manistee National Forests · Hale · Michigan — managed by USDA Forest Service

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Rollways Campground campground
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Weekend availability at Rollways Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 4:03 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    7/9 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    9/9 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Rollways Campground?

as of September 17

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Sep. That changes fast at a campground. We check Rollways Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Sep 30Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
19
Pull-through
18
Max rig length
55 ft
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview 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.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.Facilities 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.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. Nearby Attractions Follow the length of the 22-mile River Road National Scenic Byway, which parallels the AuSable River.

Getting there

From Hale, Michigan, travel 7 miles north on M-65. Turn left on Rollways Road and enter campground on the right.

Elevation
864 ft
Contact
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Huron-Manistee National Forests office

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • PICNICKING
  • HUNTING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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