Sawmill Point Boat Launch

About Sawmill Point Boat Launch

This site is adjacent to primitive campsites on Cook Pond. The boat ramp is gravel. This is a small site that gets full quickly on summer weekends. Other Cooke Pond launches are located at Pine Acres and at Cooke Dam.Brochure with map:River Road National Scenic Byway (pdf) - this brochure shows River Road, the Au Sable River and Lumberman's MonumentHighbanks River Trail Map (coming soon)Eagle Run Trail Map (coming soon)The brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller. The trail maps are set to printon 8.5x11 paper.Flickr Photo Albums:Au Sable River - Alcona Dam to Lake HuronVisitor Center and Grounds ProgramsRiver Road National Scenic BywayIargo SpringsHighbanks River TrailEagle Run Trail

How to Get There

From Oscoda - Travel west on E. River Rd. for 14 miles.Turn right and travel north on Cooke Dam Rd. for 1.25 miles.Turn left and travel west on FR 2088 for .25 miles.Take right fork onto FR 2087 and drive to entrance.

Plan Your Visit to Sawmill Point Boat Launch

Heading to Sawmill Point Boat Launch? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)