Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10214365
When Gabions Campground reopens
Gabions Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
8
Openings · last 90 days
8
Only 8 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026 · of 8 monitored sites
Of the 592 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026): 52 open for online reservation · 5 reserved · 535 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 8 monitored sites, 6 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
91.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 52 of 592 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026Not open online91.2%
Open site-nights52 / 592
Reserved (of online inventory)5 / 57
Weekday openings36
Weekend openings16
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 36 fall on weekdays and 16 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October shows no online availability. 0 of 248 tracked site-nights are open there — 248 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 8 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
October0 of 248 · not offered online
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
52 open site-nights across 6 sites at Gabions Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 7 2-night, 7 3-night, 5 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 3.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 7 sites take 25 ft, 6 sites take 35 ft, 6 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 8 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 45 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 4 | 75 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 5 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 6 | 30 ft | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 8 | Not recorded | None | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 2 | 45 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Gabions Campground
Overview
Gabions Campground offers camping on the National Scenic stretch of the Au Sable River. Natural springs are common on this section of the river, including a small one at the river's edge near the gabions. Gabions are rock-filled wire baskets that are placed along the riverbank to help reduce erosion.
The Shore-to-Shore Trail passes near the campground; however, Gabions is not a designated horse camp and horse camping is not permitted. Wildlife and waterfowl viewing opportunities exist; please respect wildlife and observe from a distance.
Recreation
Water Activites: Anglers can boat, wade, and fish from shore. Fish species found in the Au Sable River include bass, pike, brown trout, walleye, perch, sunfish, steelhead, and salmon. The water flows at a speed of 2 mph. The Au Sable River provides opportunities for non-motorized boating using watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts. 4001 Canoe Access is a short drive and provides developed access to the Au Sable river. Alcona Canoe Rental in nearby Glennie and Hinchman's Acres Resort in Mio provide watercraft rentals for canoes, kayaks, and tubes. Hiking: Visitors can walk the Shore-to-Shore Horse Trail which passes through the campground. This trail is open to hiking and horseback riding. Hikers should be aware this is not a loop trail. Additionally, hikers can drive southwest on Au Sable River road to reach the Ruffed Grouse trail head for a short leasurely 0.6 mile loop through the forest. OHV Riding: An OHV trail utilizes Au Sable River road at the mouth of the campground road. Taking the trail to the east will connect riders to the Alcona ATV Trail and taking the trail to the west will connect riders to to the Mack Lake Motorized Trail System and the Bull Gap Hill Climb Area . Additionally, a large majority of Forest Service roads are open to OHV use. Please refer to the motor vehicle use map (MVUM) to understand which roads are open to OHV use.
Facilities
Amenities available include a vault toilet and trash collection. There is no water provided in the campground. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts.
Natural Features
The Au Sable River is a short walk from the campground where visitors can experience world class fishing and floating opportunities.
Each site is shaded by a mixed forest of hardwoods, red pines, and jack pine.
8 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 99 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From the South on M33: Turn East onto Curtisville Road and stay on it for approximately 15.5 miles. (Note the name of the road will change to: Au Sable Valley River Rd and then Au Sable River Rd.) Turn Left (north) onto Brodie Road. Follow the signs to the campground. From Mio via McKinley Road: Follow McKinley Road/Au Sable Road approximately 20 miles. Turn right on 4001/Au Sable River Road and drive 3/4 mile. Turn Right (north) onto Brodie Road.
Mio Ranger Station, Mio, MI 48647989-826-3252
CampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingNon-Motorized BoatingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsOff Road Vehicle TrailsPaddlingRiver TripsSnowmobile TrailsTubingWater Access
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Roll CS-10214365 · Gabions Campground · Mio MI12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Gabions Campground?
Reservations for Gabions Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 91.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 52 of 592 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Gabions Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Gabions Campground in the last 7 days, 8 over 30 days and 8 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Gabions Campground?
7 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 3. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Gabions Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
6 of the 8 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft. 7 of those 8 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Gabions Campground?
September 2026, with 52 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 104.
When is the next open date at Gabions Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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