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.
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Sam-o-set Park And Beach
327-399 Sam-O-Set BlvdGreat 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.
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South Higgins Lake State Park
106 State Park DrAmazing 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.
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Marl Lake Trails
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).
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Load N Go Rentals
9383 N Cut RdLocal 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.
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Forest Dunes Golf Club
6376 Forest Dunes DrUpscale 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.
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 N Cut RdCross 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 RdSchedule 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.
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Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery
1112 Lake StFamily 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.
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B & B Sports Center & Marina
431 Clare BlvdFamily 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.
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The Loom Room of Higgins Lake
4571 W Higgins Lake DrTeacher 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.
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Markey Township Memorial Park
3354 School RdMultiple 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.
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North Higgins Lake State Park
11747 N Higgins Lake DrCampground 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.
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Roscommon Zoo
6327 M-18Family 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.
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Hanson Hills Recreation Area
7601 Old Lake RdA 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
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.
Fresh farm to table diner as well as scratch made pastries located in downtown Roscommon.
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BEECHWOOD Cafe
406 North 5th StreetFresh farm to table diner as well as scratch made pastries located in downtown Roscommon.
Pub & Grill that has great burgers, juke box, video games for kids and outdoor live music in the summer. Please check online for schedule.
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Silver Dollar Pub & Grill
9925 W Higgins Lake DrPub & Grill that has great burgers, juke box, video games for kids and outdoor live music in the summer. Please check online for schedule.
The Bird and The Bear Bakery is located in downtown Roscommon serving breakfast and lunch with a great to go cooler. Our focus is made from scratch, good food, using as many local sources as possible for our ingredients. Dine-in and seasonal outdoor seating.
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The Bird and The Bear Grill
205 N Cut RdThe Bird and The Bear Bakery is located in downtown Roscommon serving breakfast and lunch with a great to go cooler. Our focus is made from scratch, good food, using as many local sources as possible for our ingredients. Dine-in and seasonal outdoor seating.
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.
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The Polar Parlor Pizza & Ice Cream
303 W Higgins Lake DrOffers 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.
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Country Corners Pizza and Subs
1857 W Higgins Lake DrAmazing cheeseburger and pizza and offers scoop ice cream with picnic tables outside for seating.
Great food and up north atmosphere with a bowling alley attached for family fun.
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Fred's of Roscommon
430 N 5th StGreat food and up north atmosphere with a bowling alley attached for family fun.
Friendly owned year round convenience grocery and liquor store offering snacks, grocery items and toys and candy for the kids.
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Good Times Party Store
6168 W Higgins Lake DrFriendly 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.