Recreation area

Kiwanis Monument

Huron-Manistee National Forests · Michigan — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Kiwanis Monument commemorates the efforts of private citizens in the reforesting of Michigan's barren lands. 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. Flickr Photo Albums: Au Sable River - Alcona Dam to Lake Huron Visitor Center and Grounds Programs Monument Campground River Road National Scenic BywayIargo Springs Highbanks River Trail Eagle Run Trail

Getting there

From Tawas - Travel west on River Rd. for 15 miles. Turn left and travel south on Monument Rd. for .25 miles. The site is on the left.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.