Alcona is located in the northeastern part of the Lower Peninsula, on Lake Huron. It is comprised largely of rural, forests lands and is traversed by US-23. The county contains 679 square miles and is the 30th largest in the state. The county seat is Harrisville. The county's economy depends on agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing. Alcona County offers many opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, and other recreational activities and boasts both a state and national forest.

Principal Attractions and Events

Harrisville State Park; Pine River, Jewel Lake, and Horseshoe Lake U.S. Forest Campgrounds; 30 miles of Lake Huron shoreline; 110,000 acres of national and state forest; Hubbard Lake (one of Michigan's largest inland lakes); recreational harbor facilities in Harrisville on Lake Huron; Outdoor including fishing, camping, boating, and cross-country skiing; Harrisville Arts and Craft Show.

Cities

• Barton City
• Black River
• Curran
• Curtisville
• Glennie
• Glennie
• Greenbush
• Harrisville
• Lincoln
• Mikado
• Spruce

Lighthouses

• Sturgeon Point Light

National Forest Campgrounds

• Gabions National Forest Campground
• Horseshoe Lake National Forest Campground
• Jewell Lake National Forest Campground
• Monument National Forest Campground
• Pine River National Forest Campground

National Forest Pathways

• Hoist Lake Foot Travel Area
• Reid Lake Foot Travel Area

State Forest Campgrounds

• Mc Cullum Lake State Forest Campground

State Forest Pathways

State Parks

• Harrisville State Park
• Negwegon State Park
• Sturgeon Point Scenic Site

Wineries & Vineyards

• Modern Craft Winery Tasting Room

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