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Recreation Region: Hoist/Reid Lake

Sprinkler Lake Access Site

This is a small fishing access with a short path to the 60-acre Sprinkler Lake. 

General Information

Location - Sprinkler Lake, Hoist/Reid Lake Area

  • Hoist/Reid Lake Areas
    • Hoist Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area
    • Horseshoe Lake Campground
    • Horseshoe Lake Boat Launch
    • Jewell Lake Campground and Day Use Area
    • Reid Lake Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area
  • South Branch Pine River
    • Pine River Campground

County - Alcona

Seasonal and Other Information -

  • This site is not gated during the off season
  • This site is not maintained in winter:
    • Access road and/or parking lot are not plowed.

 

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.

Special Use Permit - 

  • No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
  • Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).

Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders - 

  • Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas; R904-14-02
  • Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03

No Fees are required for this site.

A Forest Service office with gray siding with snow on the ground.

Address: 5761 N. Skeel Road Oscoda, MI 48750
Phone: (989) 739-0728
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.597108

Longitude: -83.605687

Directions

From Oscoda -

  • Travel north on F-41 for 14 miles.
  • Turn left and west on F-30 for 9 miles.
  • Turn right and travel north on Adams Rd. 1 mile.
  • The site is located on the left.

Parking

3 vehicle capacity

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 17th, 2025