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Recreation Region: Mio Ranger District

Davis Rest Stop

Davis Rest Stops is one of many locations along the river for paddlers to stop and take a break on their trip down the river. Davis Rest Stop is also used as a carry-down boat launch for canoes and kayaks.  Camping is not permitted at the site.

General Information

Nearby Recreation Areas -

County - Oscoda

Year-round; not plowed in winter.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.

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.  Rules specific to the Huron-Manistee National Forest are available 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 - 

  • Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
  • Occupancy and Use; R904-18-02
  • Au Sable National Scenic River Corridor; R904-14-18

Information about when a Special Use Permit is required can be found on the Permits page.

No fees are required for this site

Canoe Rentals - 

  • Glennie:
    • Alcona Canoe Rental
  • Hale:
    • Rollways Resort
  • Mio:
    • Hinchman Acres Canoe Livery
  • Oscoda:
    • Oscoda Canoe Rental

A Forest Service office with wood and rock siding.

Address: 107 McKinley Road Mio, MI 48647
Phone: (989) 826-3252
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.651389

Longitude: -83.990278

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Recreation Groups

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The Au Sable National Scenic River, is a 23-mile portion of the Au Sable River that stretches from Mio to Alcona Pond.

Last updated March 9, 2026