Venturing Out Guidebook
Lakes, river, beaches, rentals, & fishing
Here you will find public boat launches, lakes, rivers, beaches, boat and a plethora of other rentals.
A 5 minute drive away to a beach, public boat launch, kayak & paddle board rentals, water mat rentals, beach chair & games & beach toy rentals, concessions, and more.
34 habitants recommandent
South Higgins Lake State Park
106 State Park DrA 5 minute drive away to a beach, public boat launch, kayak & paddle board rentals, water mat rentals, beach chair & games & beach toy rentals, concessions, and more.
A 16 minute drive away. Beach, public boat launch, and hiking trails.
31 habitants recommandent
North Higgins Lake State Park
11747 N Higgins Lake DrA 16 minute drive away. Beach, public boat launch, and hiking trails.
9961 W Higgins Lake Dr, Roscommon, MI 48653
Rentals: ATV, boat, jet ski, paddle board, scooter, Polaris RZR, UTV.
(open 24/7)
12 habitants recommandent
GO FAST Rentals
9963 W Higgins Lake Dr9961 W Higgins Lake Dr, Roscommon, MI 48653
Rentals: ATV, boat, jet ski, paddle board, scooter, Polaris RZR, UTV.
(open 24/7)
Gerrish Community Park
103 Mill RoadProvides: Public boat launch for Higgins Lake, a 2 minute drive away.
Has kayak, canoe and tube rentals on the AuSable River, in Roscommon. It is a 20 minute drive from the house. The river is 2 - 4 feet deep. The business provides shuttle service for drop off and pick up, not certain of cost.
"Located in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan, the Au Sable is known for its high water quality, scenery, recreational opportunities, coldwater fishery, and historic and cultural significance. It may just be the finest brown trout flyfishing east of the Rockies. If that were not enough reason to visit the river, the Au Sable is also one of the best canoeing rivers in the Midwest."
PaddleBrave Camp and Canoe
10610 Steckert Bridge RdHas kayak, canoe and tube rentals on the AuSable River, in Roscommon. It is a 20 minute drive from the house. The river is 2 - 4 feet deep. The business provides shuttle service for drop off and pick up, not certain of cost.
"Located in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan, the Au Sable is known for its high water quality, scenery, recreational opportunities, coldwater fishery, and historic and cultural significance. It may just be the finest brown trout flyfishing east of the Rockies. If that were not enough reason to visit the river, the Au Sable is also one of the best canoeing rivers in the Midwest."
There are tubing, canoeing, and kayaking rentals to go on the Au Sable River. It is a 15 minute drive from the house. The river is 2 - 4 feet deep. There is a shuttle service you can pay for.
"Located in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan, the Au Sable is known for its high water quality, scenery, recreational opportunities, coldwater fishery, and historic and cultural significance. It may just be the finest brown trout flyfishing east of the Rockies. If that were not enough reason to visit the river, the Au Sable is also one of the best canoeing rivers in the Midwest."
15 habitants recommandent
Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery
1112 Lake StThere are tubing, canoeing, and kayaking rentals to go on the Au Sable River. It is a 15 minute drive from the house. The river is 2 - 4 feet deep. There is a shuttle service you can pay for.
"Located in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan, the Au Sable is known for its high water quality, scenery, recreational opportunities, coldwater fishery, and historic and cultural significance. It may just be the finest brown trout flyfishing east of the Rockies. If that were not enough reason to visit the river, the Au Sable is also one of the best canoeing rivers in the Midwest."
Beach, public restroom, swings
8 minute drive from the house
327-399 Sam-O-Set Blvd, Roscommon, MI 48653
7 habitants recommandent
Sam-o-set Park And Beach
327-399 Sam-O-Set BlvdBeach, public restroom, swings
8 minute drive from the house
327-399 Sam-O-Set Blvd, Roscommon, MI 48653
This is a 5 minute drive from the house. The lake is shallow. You can go fishing, kayaking and canoeing. It's located in Roscommon, MI.
Marl Lake
This is a 5 minute drive from the house. The lake is shallow. You can go fishing, kayaking and canoeing. It's located in Roscommon, MI.
This beach is on Houghton Lake in Prudenville, MI. It is behind Garrett's Pressure Crack. There is a public boat launch, a playground, a bathroom, and dairy queen across the street.
Sullivan Beach
114 Fourth StreetThis beach is on Houghton Lake in Prudenville, MI. It is behind Garrett's Pressure Crack. There is a public boat launch, a playground, a bathroom, and dairy queen across the street.
They rent out pontoon boats, fishing boats, wave runner's, kayaks, paddle boards, knee, and wake boards. The rentals are for Higgins Lake.
12 habitants recommandent
B & B Sports Center & Marina
431 Clare BlvdThey rent out pontoon boats, fishing boats, wave runner's, kayaks, paddle boards, knee, and wake boards. The rentals are for Higgins Lake.
They rent out pontoon boats and wave runner's on Houghton Lake.
6 habitants recommandent
Brian's Lakeside Marina & Boat Rental
8320 W Houghton Lake DrThey rent out pontoon boats and wave runner's on Houghton Lake.
As one of the best fisheries in the US, the Au Sable River is renowned for trophy brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, steelhead and salmon. Note: only fly fishing is allowed.
Au Sable, Michigan, États-Unis
As one of the best fisheries in the US, the Au Sable River is renowned for trophy brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, steelhead and salmon. Note: only fly fishing is allowed.
rents Kayaks, canoes and tubes on the Manistee River in Grayling. It is good for all ages. The river is 2-4 feet deep.
The shuttle drops you off and you arrive back where you initially parked.
A 30 minute drive from the house.
11 habitants recommandent
Shel-Haven Canoe Rental
11852 W M-72 Hwyrents Kayaks, canoes and tubes on the Manistee River in Grayling. It is good for all ages. The river is 2-4 feet deep.
The shuttle drops you off and you arrive back where you initially parked.
A 30 minute drive from the house.
Sightseeing & Activities
This section has downhill and cross-country skiing locations, a park, golfing, hiking, a zoo, Go Karts, miniature golf and more.
This park is only a 5 minute drive. It has a nice playground, a disc golf course, a soccer field, and baseball field.
10 habitants recommandent
Markey Township Memorial Park
3354 School RdThis park is only a 5 minute drive. It has a nice playground, a disc golf course, a soccer field, and baseball field.
4345 Redwood Drive, Roscommon, MI
18 holes, 6,412 yards of golf from the longest tees to a par 72. The course rating is 70.1 and it has a slope of 121.
There are daily rates and seasonal rates.
Redwood Golf Course
4345 Redwood Drive, Roscommon, MI
18 holes, 6,412 yards of golf from the longest tees to a par 72. The course rating is 70.1 and it has a slope of 121.
There are daily rates and seasonal rates.
Roscommon Zoo
6327 M-186327 N M-18, Roscommon, MI 48653
This amusement park offers miniature golf, a haunted house, go-karts, batting cages, bumper cars, moonwalk, power wheels (3-6 years) and boats. They have an arcade, pool tables, and foosball. They have a food court that includes sodas, slushies, pizza, and more.
6979 W. Houghton Lake DriveHoughton Lake
Lakeland Recreation
This amusement park offers miniature golf, a haunted house, go-karts, batting cages, bumper cars, moonwalk, power wheels (3-6 years) and boats. They have an arcade, pool tables, and foosball. They have a food court that includes sodas, slushies, pizza, and more.
6979 W. Houghton Lake DriveHoughton Lake
A beautiful nature preserve with many hiking trails.
209 West Maplehurst Drive
Roscommon MI
Gahagan Nature Preserve
209 West MaplehurstA beautiful nature preserve with many hiking trails.
209 West Maplehurst Drive
Roscommon MI
Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Snow Shoe Trails, and over 35km of Groomed Nordic Ski Trails. Hanson Hills Recreation Area is one of Northern Michigan's hidden gems.
Also, golfing, hiking, and disc golfing in warmer seasons.
A 27 minute drive from the house.
7601 Old Lake Road
Grayling, MI 49738
25 habitants recommandent
Hanson Hills Recreation Area
7601 Old Lake RdDownhill Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Snow Shoe Trails, and over 35km of Groomed Nordic Ski Trails. Hanson Hills Recreation Area is one of Northern Michigan's hidden gems.
Also, golfing, hiking, and disc golfing in warmer seasons.
A 27 minute drive from the house.
7601 Old Lake Road
Grayling, MI 49738
9435 N. Cut Rd.
Roscommon, MI 48653
Enjoy over 11 miles (18 km) of trails suitable for all abilities and “Ginzu” groomed every morning with the same groomer used in the Olympics. Glide on freshly set tracks, or skate on freshly packed corduroy lanes. On weekends, visit Trappers Cabin, just one mile from the trailhead, to warm by the fire and enjoy a snack or refreshment. $9 for adults and $5 for kids 16 and under.
25 habitants recommandent
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 N Cut Rd9435 N. Cut Rd.
Roscommon, MI 48653
Enjoy over 11 miles (18 km) of trails suitable for all abilities and “Ginzu” groomed every morning with the same groomer used in the Olympics. Glide on freshly set tracks, or skate on freshly packed corduroy lanes. On weekends, visit Trappers Cabin, just one mile from the trailhead, to warm by the fire and enjoy a snack or refreshment. $9 for adults and $5 for kids 16 and under.
Tisdale Triangle Pathway
(Hiking & Cross Country Skiing)
1112 Lake St, Roscommon, MI 48653 (M-18 and Tisdale Road)
Tisdale Triangle
Tisdale Triangle Pathway
(Hiking & Cross Country Skiing)
1112 Lake St, Roscommon, MI 48653 (M-18 and Tisdale Road)
The Fruitful Orchard And Cider Mill
5740 M-61cider mill in Gladwin, MI
Triple D Ranch
The ranch is located in Roscommon, Michigan. There are carriage and sleigh rides.
Forest Dunes Golf Club is ranked as the 28th best public golf course in the United States by Golf Digest. The course, tucked deep in the woods, is well known for its natural beauty and fast, sloping greens. (30 minutes drive from the house)
18 habitants recommandent
Forest Dunes Golf Club
6376 Forest Dunes DrForest Dunes Golf Club is ranked as the 28th best public golf course in the United States by Golf Digest. The course, tucked deep in the woods, is well known for its natural beauty and fast, sloping greens. (30 minutes drive from the house)
Hartwick Pines State Park
3612 State Park Drive,
Grayling, MI
(26 minute drive)
call ahead, to see hours of operation and shuttle information (shuttle from parking lot).
48 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Hartwick Pines
3612 State Park DrHartwick Pines State Park
3612 State Park Drive,
Grayling, MI
(26 minute drive)
call ahead, to see hours of operation and shuttle information (shuttle from parking lot).
Transportation
Transportation services that will take you around town and to the neighboring cities. It even goes to Traverse city.
This company will provide transportation locally to Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake & Roscommon, Grayling, West Branch, Traverse city.
Laura N Neace Executive Transportation LLP
This company will provide transportation locally to Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake & Roscommon, Grayling, West Branch, Traverse city.
Gas stations
15 minutes drive and has a convenience store. Has many spots to fill up.
567 E Houghton Lake Dr
Prudenville, MI
Family EZ Mart
567 East Houghton Lake Drive15 minutes drive and has a convenience store. Has many spots to fill up.
567 E Houghton Lake Dr
Prudenville, MI
Liquor stores
South State Park Market
5 E Higgins Lake Dr5 East Higgins Lake Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(4 minute drive)
6168 West Higgins Lake Dr
Higgins Lake, MI 48627
(6 minute drive)
12 habitants recommandent
Good Times Party Store
6168 W Higgins Lake Dr6168 West Higgins Lake Dr
Higgins Lake, MI 48627
(6 minute drive)
Restaurants
Roscommon & Houghton Lake Restaurants
A 3 minute walk from the house. Has good pizza, burgers, subs, beverages, coffee and baked goods. From memorial Day to Labor Day they serve ice cream.
11 habitants recommandent
Country Corners Pizza and Subs
1857 W Higgins Lake DrA 3 minute walk from the house. Has good pizza, burgers, subs, beverages, coffee and baked goods. From memorial Day to Labor Day they serve ice cream.
Good food, but busy. Live music on the weekends. A 5 minute drive from the house. Has a full bar.
12 habitants recommandent
Cut River Grille
1136 East Higgins Lake DriveGood food, but busy. Live music on the weekends. A 5 minute drive from the house. Has a full bar.
Great place to eat. Consistently has good food and they can accommodate larger parties. The building is a good size.
9 habitants recommandent
Randy's Family Restaurant
677 E Houghton Lake DrGreat place to eat. Consistently has good food and they can accommodate larger parties. The building is a good size.
A variety of foods and desserts. They have various types of fish, prime rib, and a bar. Good food and full bar. It's in Houghton Lake about 18 minutes away.
The Fox Den Restaurant
A variety of foods and desserts. They have various types of fish, prime rib, and a bar. Good food and full bar. It's in Houghton Lake about 18 minutes away.
Fred's of Roscommon
430 N 5th StFood, Spirits and bowling.
Mel's Pine Pantry
3556 E Higgins Lake DrGood food and nearby in the Higgins Lake community.
Great food, good alcoholic beverages, and has a pool table. There is a beach, public boat launch, and play structure behind the restaurant.
Garrett’s Pressure Crack Bar & Grill
928 W Houghton Lake DrGreat food, good alcoholic beverages, and has a pool table. There is a beach, public boat launch, and play structure behind the restaurant.
The Limberlost
4168 West Houghton Lake DriveLocation of Tip Up Town in Houghton Lake. Also a restaurant.
Jack's Place Roscommon
2415 N M-182415 North M-18
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(18 minutes away)
Hospital & local urgent care
Grayling Hospital
1100 E Michigan AveThis hospital is the nearest to our house. 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738
Urgent Care: MidMichigan Urgent Care - Houghton Lake
9249 W Lake City Rd