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Kirtland's Warbler Guided Tours

Mio, Michigan · Oscoda County · Ticket Facility

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Young jack pine forest is the preferred habitat of Kirtland's warblers
Young jack pine forest is the preferred habitat of Kirtland's warblers — Forest Service
bird watchers looking for Kirtland's warblers with binoculars
bird watchers looking for Kirtland's warblers with binoculars — Forest Service
A small pale purple violet flower nestled among grasses
A small pale purple violet flower nestled among grasses — Forest Service
Young jack pine growing up between wildfire killed trees
Young jack pine growing up between wildfire killed trees — Forest Service
Long clusters of small white flowers on a cherry shrub
Long clusters of small white flowers on a cherry shrub — Forest Service
Small white bell-shaped flowers on a blueberry shrub
Small white bell-shaped flowers on a blueberry shrub — Forest Service
Small white flowers on sand cherry shrubs
Small white flowers on sand cherry shrubs — Forest Service
Male Kirtland's warbler perched in a jack pine tree
Male Kirtland's warbler perched in a jack pine tree — Ron Austing

How to Get There

Tour attendees will meet at the Mio Ranger Station of the Huron-Manistee National Forests, located in Mio, MI. The tour guide will instruct tour attendees to follow the tour vehicle to the field tour site. The field tour site is subject to change for various reasons and does not have a street address. The field tour site is typically within a 15-30 minute drive from the Mio Ranger Station. The Mio Ranger Station is located at 107 McKinley Rd., Mio, MI 48647.

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Plan Your Visit to Kirtland's Warbler Guided Tours

Heading to Kirtland's Warbler Guided Tours? 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 Kirtland's Warbler Guided Tours?

No central reservation system listed for Kirtland's Warbler Guided Tours. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10112577) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Kirtland's Warbler Guided Tours?

Tour attendees will meet at the Mio Ranger Station of the Huron-Manistee National Forests, located in Mio, MI. The tour guide will instruct tour attendees to follow the tour vehicle to the field tour site. The field tour site is subject to change for various reasons and does not have a street address. The field tour site is typically within a 15-30 minute drive from the Mio Ranger Station. The Mio…

How do I contact Kirtland's Warbler Guided Tours?

You can reach the park at phone: 989-826-3252 or email: [email protected].

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