Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center
Lumberman’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.
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General Information
Location - River Road National Scenic Byway, Au Sable River
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Highbanks Nature Trail
- Monument Campground
County - Iosco
Seasonal and Other Information -
- This site is not gated during the off season.
- This site is not maintained in winter:
- Access road and/or parking lot are not plowed.
- Water and/or toilet facilities are not available.
May 3 - October 24
Visitor Center is open from Friday through Tuesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grounds are open year-round.
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.
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
Highlights - Camping is prohibited, except at designated campgrounds or campsites.
No fees are required for this site
Address: 5761 N. Skeel Road Oscoda, MI 48750
Phone: (989) 739-0728
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.43444444
Longitude: -83.62222222
Directions
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.
Parking
82 vehicle capacity
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Picnicking
Outdoor Science and Learning
Interpretive Areas/Exhibits
Viewing Scenery
Visitor Centers
Visitor Programs