River Road Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

While you are on the byway, tune your radio to 1610 AM for travel tips.

Other services include:

  • Full service visitors center at Lumberman's Monument
  • Boat ramps at Whirlpool Landing, Old Orchard Park, and at unimproved ramps by the dams
  • Paddle wheel boat trips on Foote Pond
  • Old Orchard Park Campground with over 200 sites with RV service

Foote Site Village, Oscoda, and Hale are full service communities.

For more information on lodging and local events in the Oscoda area, call 877-868-2632. In the Tawas area, call 800-558-2927.

Service Description Service Description
Accessibility

Accessibility

Most of the overlooks and developed areas have sidewalks and paved parking. Toilet facilities are accessible.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

All major outlooks and points of interest are accessible by stairways and trails. For those unable to walk the stairways, large overlooks are provided for panoramic views of the river. Eagle Run... More information on Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Camping

Camping

Old Orchard Park Campground has over 200 sites with RV service. Camping is also available in the Huron National Forest. Links to reserveUSA.com to make reservations at nearby National Forest... More information on Camping 		Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.

 Information

Information

Westgate and Eastgate Welcome Centers have maps and information about points of interest along River Road. For Scenic Byway information call the US Forest Service at 989-739-0728 or write: _USDA... More information on Information
Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.

 Phone

Phone

A public telephone is available at Footesite Village.
Restrooms

Restrooms

Service is available at several sites along the byway.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Restrictions

The roadway is open through the winter; however, it is advisable to check local road conditions and exercise caution, especially after heavy snows. Lumberman's Monument, Whirlpool River Access, Eagle Run Trailhead, and Corsair Trail Systems are the only sites plowed during the winter.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The River Road Scenic Byway is open all year. However, more wildlife is seen and vegetation is greater during the summer months.

High Season

Travelers can expect high visitor use on July and August weekends, summer holiday weekends, and during the peak fall color season.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along River Road Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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