Michigan Points of Interest
Foote Pond Overlook
Foote Pond Overlook provides a spectacular view from the high sand bluffs overlooking Foote Pond. Visitors may see the eagles that nest nearby. The Overlook has a paved access read and parking and barrier-free access to a wood deck. The access road and parking lot are too tight for busses or motor homes to negotiate.
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
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 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
- Accessible parking is available.
- The path to the observation area is paved and over 36' wide.
- The observation deck is paved.
Points of Interest
Location |
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Au Sable Scenic River Highbanks Overlook |
Au Sable Vista |
Foote Pond Overlook |
Westgate Scenic Overlook |
Nearby Camping
Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Otter Lake Park | Numerous | 869 ft | |||
Arthur Latham Park | Numerous | 736 ft |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
---|---|
Thunder Bay River At Herron Road Near Bolton
USGS 04133501 |
546 cfs |
Au Sable River At Mio
USGS 04136500 |
935 cfs |
Au Sable River Near Mc Kinley
USGS 04136900 |
1,280 cfs |
Pigeon R Near Caseville
USGS 04159010 |
64 cfs |
Au Sable River Near Curtisville
USGS 04137005 |
1,310 cfs |
Au Sable River Near Au Sable
USGS 04137500 |
1,410 cfs |
Rifle River Near Sterling
USGS 04142000 |
299 cfs |