The best dog-friendly camping near Au Gres

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In Au Gres, camping with pets is straightforward—over 1,400 campsites welcome your four-legged companions. You’ll find everything from snow sports to swimming spots and prime wildlife-watching, all with access to toilets, showers, and campfires. Prices start at $20 a night, with the average around $40. Locals keep coming back to Boondock Ridge (110 reviews) for its tucked-away feel, while Elysium Heritage Farm (83 reviews) draws families and their dogs for the open fields. For a quiet spot near the water, try Camp Bear Paw (58 reviews). Expect friendly hosts, plenty of space for pets to roam, and a stretch of Michigan that keeps things simple, practical, and easy to enjoy.

95% (529) 322 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Au Gres

Sandy's Up-North Sanctuaries LLC

1. Sandy's Up-North Sanctuaries LLC

27mi from Au Gres · 2 sites
Sandy’s Up-North Sanctuaries LLC features four unique properties, all located in various parts of northern Michigan. Each property has been thoughtfully designed to reflect its surrounding area. Currently, two properties are available for rental starting Spring 2026: Happy Camper and Hilltop Glamping. Please check the individual site listings for more details. Coming Summer 2026 is Big Creek Cabin in Crawford County, followed by A-Frame of Mind in Arenac County in Spring 2027.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$75
 / night
Rustic Root Retreat

2. Rustic Root Retreat

33mi from Au Gres · 2 sites
Nearly 7 acres of secluded, trailed land off a paved road near the popular Smallwood Lake in Gladwin, MI. Discover the endless possibilities of nature and wildlife with beautiful wooded trails and rustic camping.
Campfires
from 
$25
 / night
Sugar Springs Camp

3. Sugar Springs Camp

36mi from Au Gres · 1 site · Tent, RV
Full hook up, 2 sites for extended family/friends, fire pit, picnic table, gas grill, close to restaurants, near RV and hiking Trails, less than a mile from golf course, less than a mile to boat access and beach access.
Campfires
Potable water
Full hookups
from 
$30
 / night
Rustic campsite

4. Rustic campsite

80%
(5)
37mi from Au Gres · 1 site · Tent, RV
Wooded lot available for rustic camping. Pitch a tent or bring your camper but be prepared for no water or electric. Shed, picnic table and fire pit. Dogs are welcome! You’re welcome to use the shed and any items inside. Unfortunately we are without water in our lake due to the dam failure and it will remain this way until approximately 2027. Please be respectful of neighbors.
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$55
 / night
The Center of Michigan's Thumb

5. The Center of Michigan's Thumb

37mi from Au Gres · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
A 2-acre field set up with sun shade sails and cooled by evening breezes, with picnic tables and fire pits available. A larger central fire pit is provided for group parties or reunions. Tent campsites are nearby under the trees for added privacy. This site can be used as a starting point to tour all three sides of the Thumb, as it is centrally located. Porta-potties, and trash pickup are available.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$30
 / night

In Au Gres, camping with pets is straightforward—over 1,400 campsites welcome your four-legged companions. You’ll find everything from snow sports to swimming spots and prime wildlife-watching, all with access to toilets, showers, and campfires. Prices start at $20 a night, with the average around $40. Locals keep coming back to Boondock Ridge (110 reviews) for its tucked-away feel, while Elysium Heritage Farm (83 reviews) draws families and their dogs for the open fields. For a quiet spot near the water, try Camp Bear Paw (58 reviews). Expect friendly hosts, plenty of space for pets to roam, and a stretch of Michigan that keeps things simple, practical, and easy to enjoy.

95% (529) 322 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Au Gres

Sandy's Up-North Sanctuaries LLC

1. Sandy's Up-North Sanctuaries LLC

27mi from Au Gres · 2 sites
Sandy’s Up-North Sanctuaries LLC features four unique properties, all located in various parts of northern Michigan. Each property has been thoughtfully designed to reflect its surrounding area. Currently, two properties are available for rental starting Spring 2026: Happy Camper and Hilltop Glamping. Please check the individual site listings for more details. Coming Summer 2026 is Big Creek Cabin in Crawford County, followed by A-Frame of Mind in Arenac County in Spring 2027.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$75
 / night
Rustic Root Retreat

2. Rustic Root Retreat

33mi from Au Gres · 2 sites
Nearly 7 acres of secluded, trailed land off a paved road near the popular Smallwood Lake in Gladwin, MI. Discover the endless possibilities of nature and wildlife with beautiful wooded trails and rustic camping.
Campfires
from 
$25
 / night
Sugar Springs Camp

3. Sugar Springs Camp

36mi from Au Gres · 1 site · Tent, RV
Full hook up, 2 sites for extended family/friends, fire pit, picnic table, gas grill, close to restaurants, near RV and hiking Trails, less than a mile from golf course, less than a mile to boat access and beach access.
Campfires
Potable water
Full hookups
from 
$30
 / night
Rustic campsite

4. Rustic campsite

80%
(5)
37mi from Au Gres · 1 site · Tent, RV
Wooded lot available for rustic camping. Pitch a tent or bring your camper but be prepared for no water or electric. Shed, picnic table and fire pit. Dogs are welcome! You’re welcome to use the shed and any items inside. Unfortunately we are without water in our lake due to the dam failure and it will remain this way until approximately 2027. Please be respectful of neighbors.
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$55
 / night
The Center of Michigan's Thumb

5. The Center of Michigan's Thumb

37mi from Au Gres · 20 sites · Tents, RVs
A 2-acre field set up with sun shade sails and cooled by evening breezes, with picnic tables and fire pits available. A larger central fire pit is provided for group parties or reunions. Tent campsites are nearby under the trees for added privacy. This site can be used as a starting point to tour all three sides of the Thumb, as it is centrally located. Porta-potties, and trash pickup are available.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
$30
 / night
Value Prop
Value Prop
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field