Parmalee Bridge offers a rustic fishing and paddling access point on the Au Sable River with a gravel-and-sand boat launch and carry-in access via stairs approximately 100 yards from the parking area.

The site features basic amenities including a hand-pump well, vault toilets, and a picnic area, with 17 campsites available on a first-come, first-serve basis (no reservations).

A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry, and the location is situated 10 miles west of Mio via M-72 West and local roads.