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Scenic Attractions Near Oscoda, Michigan

The Oscoda area along Michigan’s Lake Huron Sunrise Coast offers several scenic attractions and historic sites. Visitors can explore overlooks along the River Road Scenic Byway, visit Iargo Springs, tour Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, and see coastal views along the Lake Huron shoreline.

Sweetwater Sea Bed & Breakfast is located about ten minutes south of Oscoda, providing convenient access to many of these scenic stops.

Au Sable River Road Scenic Byway
Scenic Drives Along River Road Scenic Byway

River Road Scenic Byway follows the Au Sable River through the Huron National Forest. This route includes several overlooks and historic sites connected to Michigan’s lumbering history.  Notable stops along River Road include:

Lumberman’s Monument – A historic monument overlooking the Au Sable River valley.
Iargo Springs – A boardwalk trail leading to scenic overlooks above the river.
Foote Dam Pond – A quiet location for fishing and wildlife viewing.

These locations provide some of the best views along the Au Sable River corridor.

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Distance: 11.8 From the B&B - 30 Mile Start to the nd
Sturgeon Point Light House
Sturgeon Point Light House

The lighthouse is just north of Harrisville and is actively maintained by the coast guard.  In the summer you can tour the keepers quarters that is now a maritime museum or climb the 70 foot tower. Open from memorial day-mid-September.  Grounds are open all year.

(989) 724-6297
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Distance: 17.5 Miles North
Tawas Point
Tawas Point

Tawas Point Lighthouse stands on the sandy tip of Tawas Point State Park, about 35 miles south of Sweetwater Sea Bed and Breakfast (roughly a 45–50 minute drive along US-23). The lighthouse marks the entrance to Tawas Bay on Lake Huron and is one of the best-known historic landmarks along Michigan’s Sunrise Coast.

Built in 1876, the red-brick lighthouse replaced an earlier structure that had become threatened by shoreline erosion. Today the tower and keeper’s quarters have been restored and operate as a small museum managed by the Michigan History Center. Visitors can explore exhibits about Great Lakes shipping, lighthouse keepers, and the maritime history of the Lake Huron shoreline.

(989) 362-5041
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Distance: 26.7 Miles South
Iargo Springs - Oscoda MI
Iargo Springs

Iargo Springs is a beautiful spot for pictures and a hike.  A short walk from the parking lot brings you to the observation deck with a breathtaking view 300 feet above the river, and the woods beyond as far as the eye can see.  The adventurous should descend the steps (294 of them) to the river.  Escape the summer heat as you enter another world in the cool stillness of the deep dark woods.  Ancient trees rise from the dark earth to tower overhead, and cold springs fill crystal clear ponds that spill in small falls into babbling brooks. It is a mystical and enchanting place to wander along the boardwalks feeling Michigan as it was many hundreds of years ago.  Well worth the steps!

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Distance: 30 Miles Southwest
Our Local Shipwreck

On September 29, 1872 the wooden steamer Detroit wrecked just off our beach.  Half of the 240 foot hull is visible from the surface  Easily assessable by kayak, this wreck is part of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary.  

 

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