McKinley Landing
This landing is located just off the road. A short access road takes visitors to the turn-around and launch area. Surrounded by mixed hardwoods, this popular site is located just after a bend in the river, before McKinley Bridge. Paddlers who choose to continue downstream, will pass under the bridge on their way towards Gabions Campground and Day Use.
While the site offers no parking, there is a bus pick-up area and parking available a short walk down the road at the McKinley ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead.
General Information
Location - Au Sable National Scenic River
Nearby Recreation Areas
- McKinley ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead
County - Oscoda
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.
- No toilet facilities are available.
May 1 - November 30
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
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 National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-18
- 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
Canoe Rentals -
- Glennie:
- Alcona Canoe Rental
- Hale:
- Rollways Resort
- Mio:
- Gotts Landing
- Hinchman's Acres Resort
- Oscoda:
- Au Sable River Kayaking Company LLC; B & B LLC (Hunts)
- Oscoda Canoe Rental
Address: 107 McKinley Road Mio, MI 48647
Phone: (989) 826-3252
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.64194444
Longitude: -83.94138889
Directions
From Grayling -
- Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
- Turn left and travel north on M-72/M-33 for .5 miles.
- Turn right and travel east on McKinley Dr. for _____ miles.
- Turn right and travel south on Evans Rd. for .5 miles.
- Cross the river and turn right into the entrance.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
