Rifle River Recreation Area
Phone: (989) 473-2258
Rifle River Recreation Area is a wilderness located within the AuSable State Forest and provides a variety of recreational opportunities. This area was formerly a private hunting and fishing retreat owned by the late H.M. Jewett, a pioneer auto manufacturer. In 1945 the tract, then called Grousehaven, was purchased by the Department of Conservation from Mrs. Jewett. The Department of Conservation renamed it the Rifle River Area and used it as a field laboratory for fish and game research. In 1963, the Parks Division acquired the area and it is now known as the Rifle River Recreation Area.
The rustic campgrounds are closed for winter, but Grousehaven remains open. Information about winter camping opportunities is available on the DNR web site.
Location Take I-75 to exit 202 (Rose City) and go 20 miles north on M-33 to Rose City. Go east on Rose City Road (F-28) four and one-half miles to the park entrance.
Directions
Take I 75 to Exit 202 (Alger/Rose City) and go 20 miles N. on M-33 tp Rose City. Go E. on Rose City Rd. (F-28) 4.5 miles.
More info at http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.asp?id=489
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