South Higgins Lake State Park
Description
County Road 100 runs through the park, dividing it into north and south sections. Most park development is in the 300-acre (120 ha) north section between Higgins Lake and CR 100. The 700-acre (280 ha) Marl Lake section is less developed and has 5.5 miles (8.9 km) of hiking trails. The park has a mixed pine, oak and maple forest. Bird species include nesting bald eagles, migratory loons, kingfisher and turkey.
History
Originally covering 100 acres (40 ha), the park opened in 1927 with a 15-unit campground that has since expanded to 400 units, making it the second largest camping area in the Michigan state park system. The park saw a major increase in size in 1984 when the state acquired the 700-acre portion of the park surrounding Marl Lake after development efforts by private interests failed.
Activities and amenities
The park offers swimming, boating, fishing, along 1 mile of Higgins Lake shoreline, five miles of trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, hunting, picnicking, and a 400-site campground.
References
- ^ "South Higgins Lake State Park". IUCN. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- ^ "South Higgins Lake State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "South Higgins Lake State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "DNR chief dedicates improvements at South Higgins Lake campground". Houghton Lake Resorter. June 13, 2002. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
External links
- South Higgins Lake State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- South Higgins Lake State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources