The Mooncrest Cottage Guide to Higgins Lake Fun

Kelly
The Mooncrest Cottage Guide to Higgins Lake Fun

Sightseeing

Great for families with little kids, it offers shallow walk in beach and public dock access. It has a swing set, slide, and merry go round for the kids to enjoy. There is also a pavilion to use for meals. Open 6 am - 10 pm.
7 habitants recommandent
Sam-o-set Park And Beach
327-399 Sam-O-Set Blvd
7 habitants recommandent
Great for families with little kids, it offers shallow walk in beach and public dock access. It has a swing set, slide, and merry go round for the kids to enjoy. There is also a pavilion to use for meals. Open 6 am - 10 pm.
Amazing park to spend the day with your family. Includes a sandy shallow beach and swimming area, concession stand with food and scoop ice cream, beach volleyball, boat launch and boat rentals for the day.
34 habitants recommandent
South Higgins Lake State Park
106 State Park Dr
34 habitants recommandent
Amazing park to spend the day with your family. Includes a sandy shallow beach and swimming area, concession stand with food and scoop ice cream, beach volleyball, boat launch and boat rentals for the day.
Marl Lake is a quiet wooded path that wraps around shoreline perfect for hiking with your family. From late December through February the trail system becomes a popular cross country ski area that is an ideal run for families with young children.
7 habitants recommandent
Marl Lake Trails
7 habitants recommandent
Marl Lake is a quiet wooded path that wraps around shoreline perfect for hiking with your family. From late December through February the trail system becomes a popular cross country ski area that is an ideal run for families with young children.
Local place to rent kayak and paddle boards that also offers guided morning and night floats glow tour (5 person minimum).
9 habitants recommandent
Load N Go Rentals
9383 N Cut Rd
9 habitants recommandent
Local place to rent kayak and paddle boards that also offers guided morning and night floats glow tour (5 person minimum).
Upscale world renowned golf course that offers dining options.
18 habitants recommandent
Forest Dunes Golf Club
6376 Forest Dunes Dr
18 habitants recommandent
Upscale world renowned golf course that offers dining options.
Cross country gear for sale and groomed trails out the door features the Stone Turtle Day Lodge & Cafe which is a perfect place to relax before or after your ski outing serving hearty and creative dishes.
25 habitants recommandent
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 N Cut Rd
25 habitants recommandent
Cross country gear for sale and groomed trails out the door features the Stone Turtle Day Lodge & Cafe which is a perfect place to relax before or after your ski outing serving hearty and creative dishes.
Schedule your private SUP yoga class on Higgins Lake! This fun class involves paddling out to chest-deep water on a leg stable SUP with the instructor, tossing in a tiny anchor (provided) and practicing yoga on the board! Also offers indoor classes. See website for details.
Stone Turtle Yoga
9435 N Cut Rd
Schedule your private SUP yoga class on Higgins Lake! This fun class involves paddling out to chest-deep water on a leg stable SUP with the instructor, tossing in a tiny anchor (provided) and practicing yoga on the board! Also offers indoor classes. See website for details.
Family owned and operated livery offering canoe, kayak and tube rentals on one of Northern Michigan's most scenic rivers, the South Branch of the Au Sable. See website for details.
15 habitants recommandent
Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery
1112 Lake St
15 habitants recommandent
Family owned and operated livery offering canoe, kayak and tube rentals on one of Northern Michigan's most scenic rivers, the South Branch of the Au Sable. See website for details.
Family owned and operated marina. Can purchase goods for fishing, boating and Higgins Lake apparel. Offers pontoon and fishing boat rentals for the day. See website for details.
12 habitants recommandent
B & B Sports Center & Marina
431 Clare Blvd
12 habitants recommandent
Family owned and operated marina. Can purchase goods for fishing, boating and Higgins Lake apparel. Offers pontoon and fishing boat rentals for the day. See website for details.
Teacher owned and operated one stop shop for Higgins Lake apparel and souvenirs for the whole family.
14 habitants recommandent
The Loom Room of Higgins Lake
4571 W Higgins Lake Dr
14 habitants recommandent
Teacher owned and operated one stop shop for Higgins Lake apparel and souvenirs for the whole family.
Multiple play structures for the kids including a zipline, pavilion for rent. Also has workout fitness center with paved loop for jogging.
10 habitants recommandent
Markey Township Memorial Park
3354 School Rd
10 habitants recommandent
Multiple play structures for the kids including a zipline, pavilion for rent. Also has workout fitness center with paved loop for jogging.
Campground and sandy beach with crystal clear spring fed water offering bathroom facilities and showers. Across the street from Dairy Queen and a nice bike/fitness trail.
31 habitants recommandent
North Higgins Lake State Park
11747 N Higgins Lake Dr
31 habitants recommandent
Campground and sandy beach with crystal clear spring fed water offering bathroom facilities and showers. Across the street from Dairy Queen and a nice bike/fitness trail.
Family owned and operated zoo/petting zoo occupying 20 acres with more than 120 domestic and exotic animals.
21 habitants recommandent
Roscommon Zoo
6327 M-18
21 habitants recommandent
Family owned and operated zoo/petting zoo occupying 20 acres with more than 120 domestic and exotic animals.
A hidden gem of Northern Michigan. Ski area offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snow shoe trails and over 35 km of groomed nordic ski trails. Offers professional ski school. Over 20 miles of beautiful single track biking trails through vast oak forest and 2 signature disc golf courses.
25 habitants recommandent
Hanson Hills Recreation Area
7601 Old Lake Rd
25 habitants recommandent
A hidden gem of Northern Michigan. Ski area offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snow shoe trails and over 35 km of groomed nordic ski trails. Offers professional ski school. Over 20 miles of beautiful single track biking trails through vast oak forest and 2 signature disc golf courses.

Food scene

Pub & Grill that has great burgers, juke box, video games for kids and outdoor live music in the summer. Please check online for schedule.
18 habitants recommandent
Silver Dollar Pub & Grill
9925 W Higgins Lake Dr
18 habitants recommandent
Pub & Grill that has great burgers, juke box, video games for kids and outdoor live music in the summer. Please check online for schedule.
Great food and up north atmosphere with a bowling alley attached for family fun.
33 habitants recommandent
Fred's of Roscommon
430 N 5th St
33 habitants recommandent
Great food and up north atmosphere with a bowling alley attached for family fun.
Fresh farm to table diner as well as scratch made pastries located in downtown Roscommon.
15 habitants recommandent
BEECHWOOD Cafe
406 North 5th Street
15 habitants recommandent
Fresh farm to table diner as well as scratch made pastries located in downtown Roscommon.
Offers soft serve & scoop ice cream that the kids will love! Also serves sub sandwiches and pizza for lunch or dinner after boating. Huge menu available with outdoor seating or takeout.
8 habitants recommandent
The Polar Parlor Pizza & Ice Cream
303 W Higgins Lake Dr
8 habitants recommandent
Offers soft serve & scoop ice cream that the kids will love! Also serves sub sandwiches and pizza for lunch or dinner after boating. Huge menu available with outdoor seating or takeout.
Amazing cheeseburger and pizza and offers scoop ice cream with picnic tables outside for seating.
11 habitants recommandent
Country Corners Pizza and Subs
1857 W Higgins Lake Dr
11 habitants recommandent
Amazing cheeseburger and pizza and offers scoop ice cream with picnic tables outside for seating.
Friendly owned year round convenience grocery and liquor store offering snacks, grocery items and toys and candy for the kids.
12 habitants recommandent
Good Times Party Store
6168 W Higgins Lake Dr
12 habitants recommandent
Friendly owned year round convenience grocery and liquor store offering snacks, grocery items and toys and candy for the kids.
Need a quick, grab and go meal on your way to the beach? Grab some tacos from The Lake House
7 W Higgins Lake Dr
Need a quick, grab and go meal on your way to the beach? Grab some tacos from The Lake House
Great views of Higgins Lake. Decent beer selection, full bar, and lot of different food options makes it an easy choice for lunch with the whole family.
Back Door Saloon
Great views of Higgins Lake. Decent beer selection, full bar, and lot of different food options makes it an easy choice for lunch with the whole family.
Features homemade pastries, smoothies, essential staples such as milk, bread and eggs, syrups and honey as well as Higgins Lake swag. The Market specializes in coffee and has their own blend from the Higgins Lake Coffee company. Wifi is available.
200 Market Cafe
Features homemade pastries, smoothies, essential staples such as milk, bread and eggs, syrups and honey as well as Higgins Lake swag. The Market specializes in coffee and has their own blend from the Higgins Lake Coffee company. Wifi is available.
Small bakery and cafe with fresh made bread, donuts, cookies light breakfasts and lunch options located in downtown Roscommon. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-4pm
14 habitants recommandent
The Bird and The Bear Grill
205 N Cut Rd
14 habitants recommandent
Small bakery and cafe with fresh made bread, donuts, cookies light breakfasts and lunch options located in downtown Roscommon. Open Wednesday-Sunday 7-4pm