Monument Campground
Huron-Manistee National Forests — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Oscoda, MI, MI
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (57 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Explore the many trails of the Huron-Manistee National Forests and spend time at Lake Huron.Campers can access the Highbanks Hiking Trail from the campground or explore the 22-mile Rive
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing
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Historic 1909 campground in Huron National Forest with highly-rated rustic sites (4.8/5 stars) featuring large, private campsites and direct access to Highbanks Hiking Trail and Lumbermen Monument, just 15 minutes from Lake Huron.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, Eastern Hognose Snake, and Blanding's Turtle documented in area; also Mallard, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Common Goldeneye, and Eastern Phoebe.
Insider tips for Monument Campground: Book early—federal campground fills up quickly during peak season No generators allowed per campground rules; site for quiet experience Five-minute walk to Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center from campsites Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available
Skip Monument Campground if: You need RV hookups (electric, water, sewer). You plan to visit November-April (seasonal closure). You require amenities beyond vault toilets and drinking water.
Best time to visit Monument Campground: October — Verified camper reported fewer occupied sites, exceptional quiet, and privacy in October during shoulder season. May-June — Opening months of May-October operational season with likely lighter crowds than peak summer.
Nearby campgrounds: Round Lake (National City, MI), Rollways Campground (Hale , MI), South Branch Trail Camp Group Site (Oscoda, MI), Gabions Campground (Mio, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Monument Campground
Cell signal at Monument Campground (Oscoda, MI): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Explore the many trails of the Huron-Manistee National Forests and spend time at Lake Huron.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills up quickly during peak season
No generators allowed per campground rules; site for quiet experience
Five-minute walk to Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center from campsites
Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available
Verified camper reported fewer occupied sites, exceptional quiet, and privacy in October during shoulder season
Opening months of May-October operational season with likely lighter crowds than peak summer
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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. From Hale, Michigan: Travel 11 miles north and east along M-65, turn right onto River Road and continue 3.5 miles to the campground entrance.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Huron-Manistee National Forests fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Huron-Manistee National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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