River Road Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Full service visitors center at Lumberman's Monument. Boat ramps at Whirlpool Landing, Old Orchard Park, and at unimproved ramps by the dams. Paddle wheel boat trips on Foote Pond. Old...[more]

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities All major outlooks and points of interest are accessible by stairways and trails. For those unable to walk the stairways, large overlooks are provided for panoramic views of the river.		Camping Camping is available in the Huron National Forest. Links to reserveUSA.com to make reservations at nearby National Forest... [more]
	Food There are places to buy food along this byway.		Gasoline Gasoline is available.
	Information Westgate and Eastgate Welcome Centers have maps and information about points of interest along River Road. For Scenic Byway information... [more]		Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.
	Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

While you are on the byway, tune your radio to 1610 AM for travel tips.

Restrictions

The roadway is open through the winter; however, it is advisable to check local road conditions and exercise caution, especially after heavy snows. Lumberman's Monument, Whirlpool River Access, Eastgate Welcome Center, and Corsair Trail Systems are the only sites plowed during the winter.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The River Road Scenic Byway is open all year. However, more wildlife is seen and vegetation is greater during the summer months.

High Season

Travelers can expect high visitor use on July and August weekends, summer holiday weekends, and during the peak fall color season.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along River Road Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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