Au Sable Vista
Located just off of Bamfield Road, visitors turn into the site and drive back to the parking area and picnic tables. From the observation deck, visitors are treated to one of the most popular, and photographed, views of the Au Sable River. From the vista, visitors have views of the Au Sable River and surrounding forest, highlighted during the peak of fall color in October. Alcona Pond, one of the several impoundments along the lower stretch of the river, is visible from this site.
Brochure with map:
- River Road National Scenic Byway (pdf) - this brochure shows River Road, the Au Sable River and Lumberman's Monument
- Highbanks River Trail Map (coming soon)
- Eagle Run Trail Map (coming soon)
The 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. The trail maps are set to printon 8.5x11 paper.
Flickr Photo Albums:
- Au Sable River - Alcona Dam to Lake Huron
- Visitor Center and Grounds
- River Road National Scenic Byway
- Highbanks River Trail
- Eagle Run Trail
Campground Restrictions
- Au Sable National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-18
- Au Sable River and Cooke Pond Semi-primitive Motorized Areas, shorelines of Alcona Pond and the Eable Run Trail System; R904-14-21
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use; R904-14-03
Amenities
- Paved parking
- Paved/Accessible sidewalk
- Wooden/Accessible observation deck
- Accessible restrooms.
Points of Interest
Location |
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Au Sable Scenic River Highbanks Overlook |
Au Sable Vista |
Foote Pond Overlook |
Westgate Scenic Overlook |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
---|---|
South Branch Au Sable River Near Luzerne
USGS 04135700 |
198 cfs |
Au Sable River Near Red Oak
USGS 04136000 |
850 cfs |
Au Sable River Near Mc Kinley
USGS 04136900 |
1,280 cfs |
Au Sable River At Mio
USGS 04136500 |
935 cfs |
Tobacco River At Glidden Road At Beaverton
USGS 04152500 |
291 cfs |
Pigeon R Near Caseville
USGS 04159010 |
64 cfs |
Au Sable River Near Curtisville
USGS 04137005 |
1,310 cfs |