4001 Canoe Landing
4001 Bridge Canoe Landing is the last take-out along the nationally designated scenic portion of the Au Sable River. As you come around the bend just south of the Gabions you will pass under Federal Highway 4001 and see the landing, located on your right. Set amid a backdrop of mixed hardwoods, the gravel landing area leads up to a pick-up area and parking lot. As the last-take out before the impoundments, this site has a high rate of use during weekends and holidays, but is relatively quiet on weekdays. While there is no camping at this site, the Gabions Campground is located east on 4001 Rd., on the right.
General Information
Location - Au Sable River, National Scenic River
Nearby Recreation Areas -
County - Alcona
Seasonal and Other Information -
- This site is not gated during the off season.
- This site is not maintained in the winter:
- Access road and/or parking lot are not plowed.
- No toilet faculties 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.
Day Use (per vehicle):
$5.00/day; $15.00/seven day.
Dogs are welcome on the Huron-Manistee National Forests (HMNFs), given that applicable rules are followed and proper etiquette is practiced. Observing these rules and recommendations will ensure that you and other forest visitors have a safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experience.
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: 44.61194444
Longitude: -83.83777778
Directions
From Grayling -
- Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
- Turn right and go south on M-33 for 6 miles.
- Turn left and go east on County Rd. 604/Curtisville Rd. for 16 miles.
- The entrance is located on the right.
Parking
30 vehicle capacity
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
