Huron National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
1,079 acres4.2 mi of trail
Wood Turtle TrailAspen Hiking TrailWolf Creek Hiking TrailBlue Heron Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Mio
Few parks or trails are on the map in Mio
The biggest trail networks: Huron National Forest (4.2 mi). 22% of Mio’s land is conserved, about 1,191 acres. 141 acres are parks and preserves, 95 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
22%
1,191 acres · of 8.4 sq mi of land
Trails
11 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
141 ac
95 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
78%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,286 ft
Mio Mountain
Lakes & rivers
2
1 beach · 3 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Huron National Forest, with 4.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Wayside Recreation Site
Managed by Consumers Energy
16 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
M33 Roadside Park
Managed by Michigan Department of Natural Resources
9 acres0.2 mi of trail
Pussytoe Hiking Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Joseph Pillars Park
Managed by Big Creek Township
5 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
All 5 parks & preserves
Huron National Forest1,079 acres · 4.2 mi of trail · United States Forest Service
DirectionsWayside Recreation Site16 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · Consumers Energy
DirectionsM33 Roadside Park9 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsJoseph Pillars Park5 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Big Creek Township
DirectionsCommunity Playground1 acres · Oscoda County
DirectionsWho protects it
1,191 conserved acres
22% of Mio’s land. Water is left out: Mio has 8.4 square miles of land and 0.6 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Mio’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service1,082 ac
County102 ac
Town or city7 ac
National Forest · 1,082 acLocal Park · 110 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 1,082 | Open |
| Oscoda County Park Local Park | County | 102 | Open |
| Kittle Hall Park Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Open |
| Softball Park Local Park | Town or city | 2 | Open |
Things to do
14 places to go in Mio
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Mio
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Mio
4 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Mio
Mio Pond SFCG Boat Launch
DirectionsMio Pond T-Dock
DirectionsPlus 1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Fishing spots in Mio
1 fishing spot without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Mio
Scenic Overlook
DirectionsPeaks in Mio
Mio Mountain1,286 ft elevation
DirectionsCampgrounds in Mio
Mio Pond State Forest Campground and Group CampFee · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsOscoda County ParkHours: Apr-Nov · Fee · Oscoda County
DirectionsPaddle-In Group Camp
DirectionsTrails & water
7 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 6.3 mi
Wood Turtle Trail0.5 mi
Aspen Hiking Trail0.2 mi
Wolf Creek Hiking Trail0.2 mi
Blue Heron Trail0.1 mi
Brook Trout Trail0.1 mi
Pussytoe Hiking Trail0.1 mi
Demott Court0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
6Basketball
4Baseball
3Volleyball
3Beach volleyball
2Football
2Tennis
1Softball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Mio: May to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 30 | 40 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
February is the driest month (1.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 3.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Mio →
Next door
Mio and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mio | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mentor Township | 90% | 1.9 | 391 | 38% | A |
| Comins Township | 21% | 1.2 | 378 | 26% | A |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Mio
Where can I hike in Mio?
The longest trail networks: Huron National Forest, 4.2 miles; Wayside Recreation Site, 0.3 miles; M33 Roadside Park, 0.2 miles; Joseph Pillars Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Mio’s trails?
Huron National Forest and Wayside Recreation Site don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Mio?
124,306 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Mio or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,237 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Mio neighbors.
Share a tip
Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →