- The list below includes 16 free or cheap things to do in or near Oscoda, Michigan, including 24 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Canoeing, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- From River Road Scenic Byway to Pocket Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oscoda.
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River Road Scenic Byway is an approximately 20 mile drive punctuated by clearly marked vistas and stops at trailheads. Particularly scenic in the fall, it offers fishing access, river views, and hiking and cycling trails.
0.1 Miles
Pocket Park is a small roadside park with lots of benches, flowers and other natural scenery. The park is located close to a variety of shops, restaurants, taverns, and other local businesses.
2.0 Miles
Opened in 2006, Veterans Memorial Park is situated on six acres at a former Air Force base and is dedicated to honoring the memory of veterans. It features flags from U.S. states and territories, a visitor center and memorial plaques.
0.2 Miles
Oscoda Beach Park is located along several hundred feet of sand and offers modern playground equipment, bathhouses, a basketball court, a skate park, and a boardwalk. Picnic tables with grills are spread throughout the many shade trees.
7.5 Miles
With over 19 active bald eagle nests, Foote Site Park is popular among birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The trumpeter swan, the largest water fowl, nests in the park on the AuSable River.
1.2 Miles
With over 9.6 acres, Township Park contains more than 1,000 feet of Lake Huron coast. Including the public beach, guests can also enjoy basketball courts, a band shelter, skate ramps, shuffleboard, and a boardwalk.
14.5 Miles
The Lumberman's Monument is a 14 foot tall statue commemorating the area's rich history of lumberjacking. The monument features a visitor center that provides information about the industry and the surrounding area.
17.1 Miles
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River Road Scenic Byway, Oscoda, MI 48750
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Iargo Springs Interpretive Site offers unique scenic views of the AuSable River Valley. The site features an observation deck 300 feet above the river along with a trail head to the Highbanks hiking trail.
14.5 Miles
Honoring Michigan's lumber industry history, the Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center features a memorial statue overlooking the Au Sable River, educational videos and displays, and hands-on activities. Guests can hike the trail to enjoy the view from the observation deck.
7.7 Miles
A large park and campground spanning nearly four miles, Old Orchard Park lies alongside a large man-made lake. Visitors can fish and enjoy water activities, hike the nature trails, play on the playgrounds, or simply take in wilderness views.