Higgins Lake
Higgins Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake in Roscommon County, in the U.S.
A lake inside Gerrish Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°, with about 66" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Gerrish Township
Higgins Lake is inside Gerrish Township, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Gerrish Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Higgins Lake
Higgins Lake is a large recreational and fishing lake in Roscommon County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 9,900 acres (4,000 ha) lake is known for its deep, clear waters and is the 10th largest in Michigan with a shoreline of 21 miles (34 km). It is named after Sylvester Higgins, the first chief of the topographical department of the Michigan Geological Survey. It has a maximum width of 4 miles (6.4 km) and a length of 7 miles (11 km) with a maximum depth of 135 feet (41 m). The mean depth is 30.4 feet (9.3 m) and the lake contains almost 20 billion cubic feet (570×10^6 m3) of water. Its retention time is about 12.5 years. The lake's watershed covers 19,000 acres (7,700 ha). The twin-lobed lake receives half of its water from submerged springs, six percent from incoming streams, and the remainder from direct rainfall and runoff.
- Type
- Lake
- Elevation
- 1,155 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 23K a year
Where to stay near Higgins Lake
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Gerrish Township (8) and Lake Township (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Higgins Lake | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrish Township 60% vacation homes | in town | — | 8 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 2,839 | $232K | B+ |
| Lake Township 59% vacation homes | 8 mi south | 10 min | 18 7 hotels · 3 motels · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,137 | $299K | — |
| Markey Township 46% vacation homes | 7 mi south | 10 min | 11 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 7 lodges & cabins | 2,452 | $166K | — |
| Beaver Creek Township 38% vacation homes | 6 mi north | 10 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds | 1,628 | $154K | — |
| Grayling Township 34% vacation homes | 14 mi north | 20 min | 18 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 5,892 | $163K | — |
| Denton Township 43% vacation homes | 14 mi south | 20 min | 16 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 5,411 | $163K | A− |
| Lyon Township 63% vacation homes | 4 mi west | 5 min | 4 4 lodges & cabins | 1,279 | $211K | — |
| Roscommon Township 30% vacation homes | 18 mi south | 25 min | 18 10 hotels · 3 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,520 | $138K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Higgins Lake
Other well-known places within 68 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
67 mi MuseumJim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
64 mi GardenDow Gardens
64 mi GardenChippewa Nature Center
118 mi MuseumEdward E. Hartwick Memorial Building64 mi MuseumMichigan Legacy Art Park
64 mi GardenChippewassee Park64 mi GardenCentral Park63 mi GardenPlymouth ParkPhoto credits
Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia: Jim Crow Museum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dow Gardens: Chris.Schiemann, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chippewa Nature Center: Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Edward E. Hartwick Memorial Building: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Chippewassee Park: Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Visiting Higgins Lake
Is Higgins Lake in Gerrish Township?
Yes. It’s inside Gerrish Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit Higgins Lake?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–81°.
What is the closest airport to Higgins Lake?
Cherry Capital (TVC), about 47 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 118 miles.
Where should I stay near Higgins Lake?
Lake Township (8 mi, 18 places to stay), Gerrish Township (in town, 8 places to stay) and Markey Township (7 mi, 11 places to stay).
Tips from people in Gerrish Township
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Gerrish Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.