Iosco County is a playground of fun in every season. Whether you are up for paddling, cross-country skiing, kite surfing, boating, biking, or any number of other outdoor activities, Iosco County has something for everyone. Drive along the River Road National Scenic Byway and check out the various scenic vistas of the Au Sable River displayed in all its fall glory. Or check out the Tawas Point Lighthouse in Tawas Point State Park. With Lake Huron, the Au Sable River, the Huron National Forest, and quaint downtowns - there are no shortages of ways to enjoy your time in the southeastern-most county of Northeast Michigan. Life is always grand on the Sunrise Side!
Get to Know the Communities: Overview
- Tawas Area
- Oscoda-AuSable
- Whittemore Area
- Hale
- Iosco County
Area Attractions
- AuSable River/Huron National Forest
- AuSable River
- AuSable River Scenic Overlook
- Canoer's Memorial Scenic Overlook
- Corsair Area
- Corsair Cross Country Ski Trails
- Corsair Hiking & Cross Country Ski Trail
- Corsair Trails: Up North Trails Map
- Foote Dam
- Foote Pond Overlook
- Hunting
- Iargo Springs
- Iargo Springs Interpretive Center
- Kirtland's Warbler and Jack Pine Wildlife Tours
- Lumberman's Monument Historic Site
- Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center
- River Road National Scenic Byway
- River Road National Scenic Byway Map
- Westgate Scenic Overlook & Welcome Center
- Westgate Scenic Overlook (B)
- Lake Huron
- 5 Channels Dam Archeological Site
- Charity Island Boat Tour
- Cooke Hydroelectric Dam
- Huron Forest Camp Cedar Ridge
- Iosco County Fair
- Iosco County Historical Museum
- Kiwanis Monument
- Oscoda, AuSable, & Greenbush Area Visitor's Guide (search Attractions)
- Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail
- Tawas Bay Great Outdoors
- US 23 Heritage Route: Oscoda, AuSable, & Tawas Area
- Veteran's Memorial Park
- Wurtsmith Air Museum
- YMCA Camp Nissokone
Entertainment
- Agri-Tourism
- Arts & Culture
- ARTown
- DragonHorse Studio
- Inn2Art (Art Gallery, Framing, Workshops, Art Supplies)
- Northeast Academy of Dance
- Northern Blend Chorus
- Oscoda Rotary Bandshell
- Queen Bee Soiree
- Shoreline Players Theater
- Tawas Bay Art Gallery (gallery, workshops)
- Tawas Bay Players
- Tawas Blues By the Bay
- Tawas Community Concert Band
- Beaches & Boating
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Golf
- Outdoors (also see Area Attractions)
- AuSable River/Huron National Forest (hiking, boating, biking, fishing, hunting, etc)
- Corsair Area DNR Info
- Corsair, Wright's Lake, and Silver Valley Trailheads (hiking, cross-country skiing)
- East Tawas Parks
- Island Lake
- Lumberman Monument Visitor's Center
- Oscoda Area Fishing
- Oscoda Recreation Areas
- Oscoda Township Parks
- Plainfield Township Parks
- Reid/Hoist Lake Foot Travel Trails (and fishing)
- River Road National Scenic Byway (AuSable River)
- Sledding at Old Orchard Park
- Tawas City Parks
- Tawas Bike Path
- Shopping
- Snowmobiling/ATV's
- Tawas Bay Ice Arena
- Figure Skating
- Hockey
- Huron Hockey & Skating Association
- Watch a game!
- Boathouse Beer Co & Boozery
- East Tawas Community Center & City Hall (recreational facilities, ball courts, & indoor walking track)
- Hubie's Wondergolf (mini golf)
- Huron Poker (for Charity)
- Huron Sports & Fitness
- Iosco Sportsmen's Club
- Movies by the Pier
- Oscoda-AuSable Entertainment
- Saganing Eagles Landing Casino
- Sunrise Coast Yoga
- Tawas Area "Things to Do"
- Tawas Axe N Lanes
- Tawas Family Theater
- Tawas Wellness Warriors
- Tawaste Yoga Studio
- The Booknook
- Vista Lanes & Lounge (Bowling)
- Wiltse's Brewpub & Family Restaurant
Food & Beverage
Farms/CSAs/Meat
- Tawas Blueberry Farm
- U-Pick Blueberries
- Britt Farm Pure Maple Syrup
- Frontier Farms
- Eggs, Flowers, Fruit, Nursery Plants, Vegetables, Herbs
Places to Stay
Campgrounds
Please see "Camping" under #OptOutside Summer Activities
Regional Festivals
- East Tawas
- National City
- Oscoda
- Tawas
#OptOutside Spring, Summer, Fall Activities
Birding
- AuSable River Area/Huron National Forest
- Birding Iosco County Hotspots
- Charity Island Bird Watching
- Iosco Exploration Trail
- Oscoda, AuSable, & Greenbush Area Visitor's Guide
- Oscoda, AuSable, & Tawas Area (under Birding Sites)
- Sunrise Coast Birding Trail
- Tawas Area Birding
- Tawas Point Birding Festival
- Tuttle Marsh National Wildlife Area
- Westgate Overlook
Boating
- AuSable River Mouth
- Cedar Lake Marina
- Cooke Dam
- DNR - Iosco County Lakes
- East Tawas DNR Boat Launch
- East Tawas State Harbor
- Jerry's Marina
- Loud Dam
- Oscoda Area Boating
- Oscoda, AuSable & Tawas Area (under Boat Launch)
- Oscoda, AuSable & Tawas Area (under Water Access)
- Round Lake Campground and Day Use Area
- Tawas Bay Marina
- Tawas Bay Yacht Club
Camping
- East Tawas City Park
- Huron National Forest Campgrounds
- Old Orchard Campground
- Oscoda, AuSable, and Greenbush Area Visitor's Guide
- Oscoda, AuSable, and Tawas Area (under Campground)
- Oscoda/Tawas KOA
- River Road National Scenic Byway and Campgrounds
- Round Lake Campground, Huron National Forest
- Russell Canoes & Campground
- Tawas Bay Area Camping
- Van Etten Lake State Forest Campground
Fishing/Fly Fishing
- AuSable Area, Huron National Forest
- AuSable River Mouth
- Cooke Dam
- Hoist Lake/Reid Lake Areas, Huron National Forest
- Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area
- Iosco County Fishing Facebook Group
- Iosco County Fishing Streams
- Loud Dam
- Oscoda, AuSable, and Greenbush Area Visitor's Guide
- River Road National Scenic Byway
- Round Lake Campground and Day Use Area
- Sand Lake Beach Day Use Area
- Tawas Bay Fishing
Hiking/Backpacking
- Clark's Marsh Wildlife Area
- Corsair Hiking and Cross Country Skiing Trail
- Corsair, Wright's Lake, and Silver Valley Trailheads
- Eagle Run Cross Country Ski and Hiking Trail
- Forest Discovery Trail
- Greenbush Recreation Area Nature Trail
- Highbanks River Trail - DNR Info
- Highbanks River Trail
- Iosco County Trail Maps
- Iosco Exploration Trail
- Oscoda, AuSable, and Greenbush Area Visitor's Guide
- Tawas Bay Pathway/Alabaster Pathway & Arboretum
- Tawas Bay Pedestrian and Bike Path
- Tawas Point Sandy Hook Trail
- Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area
- Wrights Lake Loop
Paddling (Canoe, Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Board)
- AuSable Marina
- AuSable River Canoe Marathon
- Cedar Lake Marina
- Cooke Dam
- Huron Blueways
- Oscoda Area Canoeing and Kayaking Info, Events, and Rentals
- Oscoda, AuSable, and Tawas (under Boat Launch, Water Access)
- River Road National Scenic Byway
- Round Lake Campground and Day Use Area
- Thompson's Landing River Access (AuSable River)
#OptOutside Winter Activities
Cross Country Skiing
- Corsair Hiking and Cross Country Skiing Trail
- Corsair, Wright's Lake, and Silver Valley Trailheads
- Eagle Run Cross Country Ski and Hiking Trail
- Eagle Run Route
- Forest Discovery Trail
- Highbanks River Trail - DNR
- Highbanks Trail
- Hoist/Reid Lake Areas
- Iosco County Winter Trail Maps
- Old Orchard Park
- Oscoda, AuSable, and Greenbush Area Visitor's Guide
- Tawas Point Sandy Hook Nature Trail
Outdoor Gear and Outfitters
- Clara Bella's Bike Rental
- Hunter's Niche
- Huron Sports & Fitness
- Sports Shop
- M-65 Bait Shop
- Fishing Supplies
- North Country Canoe Rental
- Canoes, Kayaks, Paddleboards
- Oscoda, AuSable, and Greenbush Area Visitor's Guide
- Oscoda Canoe Rental
- Rollway Resort
- Canoes, Kayaks
- Tawas Bike Rental and Repairs
- Wellman's Party Store
- Fishing Supplies
Buy MINE Local
Businesses with locally (NE Michigan) produced products:
- Aircraft Tool Supply Company
- Blue Bear Jewelry
- BrewKrew
- Cooper Standard
- Cozy Cup Coffee Company
- Enviro-BRITE Solutions
- GT Plastics, Inc
- Hollyhock Emporium
- Instacoat Premium Products
- Lakeshore Cement Products
- Nears, Incorporated
- Omega Electric and Sign Company
- P&L Development & Manufacturing
- Protect-All Flooring
- Sage International
- Spirit Line Wood Works/Creations
- Star Cutter Company
- Tawas Bay Art Gallery
- The Local Basket Case
- Tip-Top Screw Manufacturing
- Village Chocolatier
Get Connected
Hale (also see Oscoda/AuSable and Tawas Areas)
- Churches & Places of Worship
- Volunteer Opportunities, Non-Profits, & Charities
- Get Connected
Oscoda/AuSable Area
- Churches & Places of Worship
- Volunteer Opportunities, Non-Profits, & Charities
- Oscoda-AuSable Area Family, Community, & Civic Organizations
- Oscoda Area Non-Profits & Charities
- AuSable Canoe Marathon
- AuSable Oscoda Historical Society & Museum
- Health Quest
- Huron - Manistee National Forest
- Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market: Oscoda
- Oscoda Area United Way
- Oscoda Township Volunteer Fire Department
- Get Connected
Tawas Area
- Churches & Places of Worship
- Volunteer Opportunities, Non-Profits, & Charities
- East Tawas Non-Profits & Charities
- Tawas Area Chamber Civic Organizations
- Tawas City Non-Profits & Charities
- Tawas City Volunteer Opportunities
- MyMichigan Medical Center Tawas
- Holy Family Food Pantry
- Huron-Manistee National Forest
- Iosco-Arenac Distric Library
- Iosco County Commission on Aging
- Iosco County Historical Society
- Iosco Humane Society
- Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market: Tawas City
- Sunrise Side Master Gardener Association
- Tawas City Volunteer Opportunities
- Tawas Point Birding Festival
- Get Connected
