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Kiwanis Monument

National City, Michigan · Iosco County · Facility

Kiwanis Monument commemorates the efforts of private citizens in the reforesting of Michigan's barren lands.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 br…

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About Kiwanis Monument

Kiwanis Monument commemorates the efforts of private citizens in the reforesting of Michigan's barren lands.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 ProgramsMonument CampgroundRiver Road National Scenic BywayIargo SpringsHighbanks River TrailEagle Run Trail

How to Get There

From Tawas - Travel west on River Rd. for 15 miles.Turn left and travel south on Monument Rd. for .25 miles.The site is on the left.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Kiwanis Monument

Heading to Kiwanis Monument? 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Kiwanis Monument?

No central reservation system listed for Kiwanis Monument. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/244444) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Kiwanis Monument?

From Tawas - Travel west on River Rd. for 15 miles.Turn left and travel south on Monument Rd. for .25 miles.The site is on the left.