Michigan Points of Interest
Au Sable Scenic River Highbanks Overlook
This observation area is located in Alcona County, 100 feet above the beautiful Au Sable National Scenic River. After traversing down a short, level, gravel path, visitors will enjoy a view of the river and surrounding forest. More adventurous visitors, or fisherman, can walk down to the river using the staircase. Be it spring, summer or fall, bird-watching is an excellent activity for this area, with visitors spotting many varieties of waterfowl, along with King Fishers.
Brochure with map: This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller.
Campground Restrictions
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
- Au Sable National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-18
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use; R904-14-03
Amenities
- Parking area is gravel.
- Path is narrow and packed earth.
- Observation area is grassy/lawn.
Points of Interest
| Location |
|---|
| Au Sable Scenic River Highbanks Overlook |
| Au Sable Vista |
| Foote Pond Overlook |
| Westgate Scenic Overlook |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Gauge | Streamflow |
|---|---|
|
Au Sable River Near Curtisville
USGS 04137005 |
1,310 cfs |
|
Tobacco River At Glidden Road At Beaverton
USGS 04152500 |
291 cfs |
|
Au Sable River Near Red Oak
USGS 04136000 |
850 cfs |
|
Au Sable River At Mio
USGS 04136500 |
935 cfs |
|
South Branch Tobacco River Near Beaverton
USGS 04152238 |
93 cfs |
|
Pigeon R Near Caseville
USGS 04159010 |
64 cfs |
|
Au Sable River Near Mc Kinley
USGS 04136900 |
1,280 cfs |
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