River Road Scenic Byway, Michigan, United States
4.5 (93 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Oscoda Scenic Drives
See the River Road!
This is a National Scenic Byway. I forgot how long. No longer than 20 miles. There are a lot of pull offs that look out on scenic views. There's parks & a restored river boat. Lots of places to picnic. The Lumbermans Monument is a must see. Largo Springs is definitely worth a look. We liked Whirlpool access, which is a boat launch. It has a boardwalk trail that leads to the river. It was cool to look at the little whirlpools. Nice up close look at the river also. Lumbermans Monument has the only visitor center & it was only partially open due to covid. There's still employees to answer questions & handout brochures. It also has an open gift shop, as in out in the open! Definitely a must do if you're in the area & like the outdoors.
Address
River Road, Oscoda, Michigan, United States.
Website
http://byways.org/explore/byways/10781
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 1:52
User Ratings
4.5 based on (93 reviews)
Reviews
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5rcw923 5:00 PM Mar 27, 2021
Beautiful drive, even in the cold!
My husband and I visited in March 2021. It was cold, but we enjoyed the drive and the lookout points. It was beautiful. If you have ever watched seasons 4 and 5 of Outlander, I kept remarking that it looked like Frasier’s Ridge. It really gave us a sense of what Michigan looked like before modern day settlements.
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5Nancy G 5:00 PM Aug 15, 2020
Beautifully Delightful and Enjoyable!
My husband and I spent 3 days in Oscoda, Mi and took a half day to drive the River Road Scenic Byway. We didn't know what to expect at the height of the summer, but the drive and the many stops along the way were terrific. All of the turnoffs are clearly marked along this 23-mile byway, all were very clean, including the restrooms', and all offered wonderful views of the Au Sable River. If you like to walk in the woods, ride a bike, or gaze at the water, this is the place for you. Many of the turnoffs have picnic tables, which make River Road Scenic Byway a great place for a picnic! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this drive to family and friends. And we look forward to returning later this year for the fall colors.
