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"Visitors can enjoy picnicking or fishing off the pier at the mouth of the river."

Gateway Park

Photo of kids playing in Gateway Park in Tawas City

The 13-acre Gateway Park, 815 W. Lake St., was constructed in 1982 with the purpose of stabilizing, beautifying and preserving Tawas River mouth property for public access and multi-recreational use. It was named Gateway Park because it is virtually the first major regional exposure to the Lake Huron coastal system. Visitors can enjoy picnicking or fishing off the pier at the mouth of the river. Portable accessible restrooms and parking are available. In 2010, a 300-foot lighted and ADA-compatible fishing pier was added to the park. A new boat launch accommodates two boats up to 28 feet long. Park features:

  • Off-street parking
  • Portable restrooms
  • Benches/seating area
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue grills
  • Lake swimming
  • Shore/pier fishing
  • Shoreline trail/bike path
  • Playground equipment


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Heritage Route

Untitled document Heritage Route Brouchure

The Huron Shores Heritage Route brouchure points out some great places to visit in Iosco County.

From Lumbermen's Monument to Tawas Point Lighthouse, this guide will give you an inside peek to what makes the sunrise side so special.

Download the U.S. 23 Huron Shores Heritage Route brochure here.

Heritage Route website