Foote Pond Overlook

Area Status: Open

Foote Pond Overlook provides a spectacular view from the high sand bluffs overlooking Foote Pond. Visitors may see the eagles that nest nearby. The Overlook has a paved access read and parking and barrier-free access to a wood deck. The access road and parking lot are too tight for busses or motor homes to negotiate.

Brochure with map:

River Road National Scenic Byway (pdf) - this brochure shows River Road, the Au Sable River and Lumberman's Monument
Highbanks River Trail Map (coming soon)
Eagle Run Trail Map (coming soon)

The brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. The trail maps are set to printon 8.5x11 paper.

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At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Fees:	No Fee
Permit Info:	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.
Open Season:	January 1 - December 31
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	April 1 to November 30
Restrictions:	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.
Closest Towns:	Oscoda
Operated By:	Huron Shores Ranger Station - (989) 739 - 0728
Information Center:	*Huron Shores Ranger Station* 989-739-0728 Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center 989-362-8961 Email sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov