In the early days, the Fawn River's water turned mill wheels at settlements in Nevada Mills, Fawn River, Greenfield and Orland. The river corridor is lined with willow and elm trees and the marshland offers a variety of vegetation growth. The river has good fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass and pike, with the most popular site being the mill pond at Greenfield Mills. Camping is also available at Chain O'Lakes State Park four miles south of Albion on State Road 9. The access site is adjacent to a small bridge on County Road 600 W on the northwest corner where the bank is slightly sloped for easy put-in.
Parking is available on the north side of the bridge.
Take out and portage to the left below the large willow trees along the channel at the Fawn River Hatchery. High water may also necessitate portaging one county road bridge. Other portages may be necessary because of log jams in the stream. The take-out is at the northwest corner of the Greenfield Mills Pond because the water is shallow and the banks are easily accessible. The old mill still produces electrical power and grinds grain for flour.