Guidebook for Oscoda Township

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Guidebook for Oscoda Township

Essentials

This grocery store offers online ordering with curbside pickup.
8 locals recommend
Family Fare Supermarket
5463 N Huron Rd
8 locals recommend
This grocery store offers online ordering with curbside pickup.
Local area souvenirs
Gilberts Drug Store
212 S State St
Local area souvenirs
the Alcona Health Center offers some walk-in/urgent care services
Alcona Health Centers
208 N Skeel Ave
the Alcona Health Center offers some walk-in/urgent care services

Entertainment & Activities

Old fashioned movie theater, only has one movie at a time. Walking distance
9 locals recommend
Lake Theatre
117 E Dwight Ave
9 locals recommend
Old fashioned movie theater, only has one movie at a time. Walking distance
located at the River Rd bridge about 4 blocks west
20 locals recommend
Oscoda Canoe Rental
678 W River Rd
20 locals recommend
located at the River Rd bridge about 4 blocks west
Learn about the history of the Oscoda area at this small but unique museum
AuSable-Oscoda Historical Society
114 E River Rd
Learn about the history of the Oscoda area at this small but unique museum

Everything Else

Vista Lanes & Lounge
5214 N U.S. 23
Bowling Alley
bait and tackle, fish cleaning service, as well as fresh fish to purchase
Wellman Sport Center
910 S State St
bait and tackle, fish cleaning service, as well as fresh fish to purchase

Food Scene

AuSable Inn & Finish Line Sports Bar
600 S State St
6 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Hilltop Bar
431 W Mill St
6 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Office Lounge & Grill
110 E Dwight Ave
13 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Tait's Bill of Fare
111 E Dwight Ave
11 locals recommend
Chinese and Thai food
Chee Peng of Oscoda
220 South State Street
Chinese and Thai food
Brew Pub
15 locals recommend
Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant
5606 F41
15 locals recommend
Brew Pub
Formerly known as the Garden View.
7 locals recommend
Sunrise Kava Cafe
120 E River Rd
7 locals recommend
Formerly known as the Garden View.
Ice cream and frozen yogurt
6 locals recommend
Parkside Dairy
106 E Dwight Ave
6 locals recommend
Ice cream and frozen yogurt
Dairy Queen Store
100 N State St
Dairy Queen
this was once the A & W drive-in
Mama's Country Kitchen
884 S State St
this was once the A & W drive-in
located before the traffic light at F-41
14 locals recommend
G's Pizzeria & Deli
5226 N U.S. 23
14 locals recommend
located before the traffic light at F-41

Parks & Nature

Voted best beach in Michigan with its white sugar sand. This 9.6-acre park has approximately 1,000 feet of Lake Huron frontage and a variety of amenities. In addition to the public beach visitors may enjoy the basketball court, skate ramps, a wooden band shelter, an accessible pavilion, boardwalk, sunbathing deck, children’s play equipment, picnic tables and grills. The site has an accessible bath house with restrooms. This park is home to the “Dock Reserve,” the historic site of a dock predating the Fire of 1911. This Park also hosts the Oscoda Art-on-the-Beach Arts and Crafts Show every summer.
31 locals recommend
Oscoda Beach Park
201 E River Rd
31 locals recommend
Voted best beach in Michigan with its white sugar sand. This 9.6-acre park has approximately 1,000 feet of Lake Huron frontage and a variety of amenities. In addition to the public beach visitors may enjoy the basketball court, skate ramps, a wooden band shelter, an accessible pavilion, boardwalk, sunbathing deck, children’s play equipment, picnic tables and grills. The site has an accessible bath house with restrooms. This park is home to the “Dock Reserve,” the historic site of a dock predating the Fire of 1911. This Park also hosts the Oscoda Art-on-the-Beach Arts and Crafts Show every summer.
Beautiful views of the AuSable River. Iargo Springs is west of Oscoda on the River Road National Scenic By-way. The site provides a spectacular panoramic view of the AuSable River. Site includes large natural springs and is on the banks of the AuSable River, two of the springs have dams. Varied flora includes riparian wildflowers and old growth hardwood. Observation deck, stairway to spring area, boardwalk and some interpretive signs. Highbanks Trailhead. All FREE.
45 locals recommend
Iargo Springs
45 locals recommend
Beautiful views of the AuSable River. Iargo Springs is west of Oscoda on the River Road National Scenic By-way. The site provides a spectacular panoramic view of the AuSable River. Site includes large natural springs and is on the banks of the AuSable River, two of the springs have dams. Varied flora includes riparian wildflowers and old growth hardwood. Observation deck, stairway to spring area, boardwalk and some interpretive signs. Highbanks Trailhead. All FREE.
Lumberman’s Monument Visitor Center interprets the area’s colorful lumbering past. The 14-foot Lumberman’s Monument stands on a high bank with the Au Sable River providing a scenic backdrop. Learn about the industry that helped develop northern Michigan and the men who cut the timber that helped build a nation. Climb through a log jam, use a peavey, cut a wooden cookie with a cross-cut saw, and learn about the life of a lumberjack through video and displays. Hike the stairway down to the wanigan, a loggers floating kitchen, or take the short trail to the dune observation deck. Enjoy a Kid’s Day program or take a guided nature hike. This is approximately 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Rd.
71 locals recommend
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center
5401 Monument Rd
71 locals recommend
Lumberman’s Monument Visitor Center interprets the area’s colorful lumbering past. The 14-foot Lumberman’s Monument stands on a high bank with the Au Sable River providing a scenic backdrop. Learn about the industry that helped develop northern Michigan and the men who cut the timber that helped build a nation. Climb through a log jam, use a peavey, cut a wooden cookie with a cross-cut saw, and learn about the life of a lumberjack through video and displays. Hike the stairway down to the wanigan, a loggers floating kitchen, or take the short trail to the dune observation deck. Enjoy a Kid’s Day program or take a guided nature hike. This is approximately 15 miles west of Oscoda on River Rd.
This lovely park with 225 feet on the AuSable River has a stairway and handicap accessibility for fishing. It is located just two blocks from the Pearl St. house, west of US 23 on Dwight Street. A great place for morning and evening wildlife along the river.
Piety Hill
301-399 W Dwight Ave
This lovely park with 225 feet on the AuSable River has a stairway and handicap accessibility for fishing. It is located just two blocks from the Pearl St. house, west of US 23 on Dwight Street. A great place for morning and evening wildlife along the river.
This park is located on River Rd. at the bridge, a short, four block walk west of the Pearl St. house and across from the Oscoda Canoe Rental and AuSable River store. There are two fishing piers and launch sites for boats and canoes.
Riverbank Park
301-399 N Lake St
This park is located on River Rd. at the bridge, a short, four block walk west of the Pearl St. house and across from the Oscoda Canoe Rental and AuSable River store. There are two fishing piers and launch sites for boats and canoes.
located 3 miles north of town
Three Mile Park
U.S. 23
located 3 miles north of town
Huron Shores Ranger Station 989-739-0728 Trail Head maps and information about the offerings in and around the Huron-Manistee National Forest. • Huron Shores Ranger Station 989-739-0728 • Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center 989-362-8961 • Email r9_hmnf_website@fs.fed.us
Huron-Manistee National Forests, Huron Shores Ranger Station
5761 North Skeel Avenue
Huron Shores Ranger Station 989-739-0728 Trail Head maps and information about the offerings in and around the Huron-Manistee National Forest. • Huron Shores Ranger Station 989-739-0728 • Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center 989-362-8961 • Email r9_hmnf_website@fs.fed.us
Tuttle Marsh is a 5,000 acre wetland project consisting of over 3-1/2 miles of level ditch network and a 2-1/2 mile low-head dam with water level control structures. 35 earthen nesting islands have been constructed. Site includes a 380 acre impoundment area, open water and marsh and wildlife viewing areas. Deer, fox, coyote, muskrat, beaver, otter, weasel and a large variety of bird species. During the spring and fall migratory seasons, it is a stopping point for several types of ducks and geese. Tuttle Marsh is part of the AuSable Valley Audubon Trails with several marked hiking trails.
6 locals recommend
Tuttle Mash Wildlife Area
Sherman Road
6 locals recommend
Tuttle Marsh is a 5,000 acre wetland project consisting of over 3-1/2 miles of level ditch network and a 2-1/2 mile low-head dam with water level control structures. 35 earthen nesting islands have been constructed. Site includes a 380 acre impoundment area, open water and marsh and wildlife viewing areas. Deer, fox, coyote, muskrat, beaver, otter, weasel and a large variety of bird species. During the spring and fall migratory seasons, it is a stopping point for several types of ducks and geese. Tuttle Marsh is part of the AuSable Valley Audubon Trails with several marked hiking trails.
Located above the Foot Site Dam on the AuSable River, along River Road National Scenic Byway, the three-acre site is owned by Consumers Energy Company and is maintained and operated by the Township. This is adjacent to the area where the privately owned AuSable river Queen docks. There is also a privately owned concession/gift shop adjacent to this site. This park has four privy toilets, paved parking, two boat launches and a children’s play area.
Old Orchard Park
883 E River Rd
Located above the Foot Site Dam on the AuSable River, along River Road National Scenic Byway, the three-acre site is owned by Consumers Energy Company and is maintained and operated by the Township. This is adjacent to the area where the privately owned AuSable river Queen docks. There is also a privately owned concession/gift shop adjacent to this site. This park has four privy toilets, paved parking, two boat launches and a children’s play area.

Drinks & Nightlife

6 locals recommend
Edelweiss Tavern
107 South State Street
6 locals recommend

Shopping

Cathy's Hallmark Shop
123 S State St
Located just north of town
Kmart
5719 N U.S. 23
Located just north of town
Two Locations: SATURDAYS - Gateway Park in Tawas City Saturday 8-1. WEDNESDAYS - Oscoda at Shoreline Park on US-23 at the river. Wednesday 9-2. Contact Phone: (989) 362-3193 Farmer's Market in Tawas City and Oscoda We have a fantastic market with great vendors offering heirloom veggies, organically grown greens, cheeses, berries, honey products, prepared foods, pastries, eggs, potted herbs, soaps and skin care, large bouquets, plants, gardening advice from MSU Master Gardener Assoc. and more. We are open rain or shine from May through October. We specialize in locally produced goods by Michigan friends and families.
Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market
South U.S. 23
Two Locations: SATURDAYS - Gateway Park in Tawas City Saturday 8-1. WEDNESDAYS - Oscoda at Shoreline Park on US-23 at the river. Wednesday 9-2. Contact Phone: (989) 362-3193 Farmer's Market in Tawas City and Oscoda We have a fantastic market with great vendors offering heirloom veggies, organically grown greens, cheeses, berries, honey products, prepared foods, pastries, eggs, potted herbs, soaps and skin care, large bouquets, plants, gardening advice from MSU Master Gardener Assoc. and more. We are open rain or shine from May through October. We specialize in locally produced goods by Michigan friends and families.