Site Open

Whirlpool Angler Access

One of many fishing accesses along the river, this site has an accessible fishing ramp.

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Active Alerts

'Do Not Eat' Advisory for Deer

'Do Not Eat' Advisory for Fish

General Information

Location - Lower Au Sable River

Nearby Recreation Areas -

Eagle Run Trail and Trailhead

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.
- No toilet facilities are available.

April 15 - 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
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

Day Use:
$5 vehicle per day
$15 per seven day

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