Higgins Lake Area (Michigan) - Various Years
Updated: 11/22/08
CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORP MUSEUM
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We have vacationed at Higgins Lake since 1983. It is a beautiful place for families due to the clear, clean water and gradual sloping sandy bottom. The water is cool/cold and reaches a depth of 135 feet.
If you like to water ski, tube or just cruise, it is an ideal location. It is also a nice place to sit on the shore and talk with friends.
Whatever you do, or don't do, it is a nice place.
SOUTH HIGGINS LAKE STATE PARK . . . South shore of Higgins Lake
The
boat basin is a great place to "park" your boat. At night the basin is
full. Because of this, and by choice, many people don't use the boat basin -
instead, moor their boat
overnight in the lake in
front of the state park.
The
public beach area is very popular for day use.
(The campers have their own marked swimming areas. However, most campers swim or play in the water anywhere along the camping area waterfront.)
Two views across the south end of the lake looking north.
The drop-off and points ... The people having
fun ...
The
400+ sites in the SOUTH state park vary in size and shape. Some have a partial
water view. Recent improvements in electrical service was a welcomed
amenity.
Most years we can see the lake between neighboring RVs. Seeing the lake
from your camp site is nice but not necessary to enjoy your visit. The water is
the thing.
A popular activity in the evening is to take a chair to the edge of the water
and watch the sun set.
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After the sun sets, enjoy a campfire with family and friends.
Note: Higgins Lake has a 99% residential shoreline. Several businesses are located within a couple miles of the park entrance for supplies. If you want a little better selection of commercial activity head for Roscommon. If more tourist activity and larger selection of commercial businesses are wanted, head south to Houghton Lake.
Note: The NORTH Higgins Lake State Park is not as boater friendly. The sites are smaller and a greater distance from the water. However, the beach and waterfront are great for families.
REEDSBURG DAM FLOODING . . . Northwest of Houghton Lake
We have not had much success fishing at Higgins Lake. We often go to the Reedsburg Dam Flooding area to fish. Generally, pike are plentiful in the flooding but not many of legal size. The boat landing will handle small boats.
The flooding ...
Below the dam ...
A beautiful sunset ...
(Mary Lou made this one of Fred fishing.)
FIREMEN'S MEMORIAL . . . South of Roscommon
The Firemen's Memorial is only a few mile form the state park. Allow at least a half hour to view the grounds and displays.
CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORP MUSEUM . . . North side of Higgins Lake
The
museum includes an authentic bunk area, many displays of artifact and documents.
Don't miss the 15 minute video. Allow about 90 minutes to tour the grounds and
museum. There is no admission fee.
On the grounds they display equipment and several buildings.
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