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Au Sable River Primitive Camping -
No permit or reservation is required outside of the permitted season.
Camping Permit required at primitive campsites from May 15 to September 10.
Special Use Permit -
No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.
Lumberman's Monument Visitor CenterLumberman’s Monument Visitor Center interprets the area’s colorful lumbering past. The 14-foot Lumberman’s Monument stands on a high bank with the Au Sable River providing a scenic backdrop. Learn about the industry that helped develop northern Michigan and the men who cut the timber that helped build a nation. Climb through a log jam, use a peavey, cut a wooden cookie with a cross-cut saw, and learn about the life of a lumberjack through video and displays. Hike the stairway down to the wanigan, a loggers floating kitchen, or take the short trail to the dune observation deck. Enjoy a Kid’s Day program or take a guided nature hike.
Lumbermans Monument 5401 Monument Road Oscoda, MI 48750 _ From Tawas - _ From M-55 turn right onto Wilber Rd. go 1.25 miles north to Monument Rd. Continue on Monument Rd. for 11 miles to River Rd. _ From Oscoda - _ Travel 15 miles west along River Rd.
Camping Permit required at primitive campsites from May 15 to September 10. Special Use Permit - No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less). Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
Always a beautiful moment of peace when visiting here. If you’re able to I say go for it and hike the dune! You’re able to get a good workout while site seeing while getting history lessons throughout the park. Learning about the fire that took place is always eye opening no many how many times I read about it or see the leftover damage. There are stairs that take you directly to the water so pace yourself coming back up it can get tough lol. 1 of my frequent places to make day trips to and it’s Near Tawas city as well so when you’re done with your adventure you can stop into town and grab some food while taking in the visuals of Lake Huron.
Nice spot to stop if you are visiting in Oscoda! The kids love stopping here. Pretty views, butterfly gardens, and lots of stairs!
The colors are spectacular this time of year (3rd week in October), and the views are ALWAYS spectacular at Lumberman's Monument!
Loved the history about the place, and the views were nice! Our dogs loved the trail and it was well-maintained!
I go here every year and it's always a blast to go down the sand dune. Great for pictures, a walk in the woods, or even to learn about the history. Be prepared to do some exercise though if you plan on going down the stairs or dune. Absolutely amazing and unrated place for photography. Just go, you won't regret it.
