Other Attractions

Gerrish Township operates a public park at the northeast end of the lake that is used primarily for swimming and sun bathing.  In addition, there are many roads that end at Higgins Lake all of which provide differing degrees of lake ingress and egress. Due to a recent court decision, access opportunities are limited at forty-nine road ends that are in Gerrish Township.  The surface of the Lake is 1154 feet above sea level and its surrounding lands slope up gently from the lake.  The average summer temperature for the area is in the low seventies.

Higgins Lake provides excellent swimming, boating, and fishing.  Fishermen fish the lake for perch, trout, and bass in the summer and the ice fishermen try for these species as well as pike.  It is a deep, clear, blue, cool water lake and is ranked as the tenth largest in the State.  The AuSable River is fifteen miles to the North and its South Branch runs through the Village of Roscommon just five miles to the East.  These waters are renowned for trout fishing. 

The winter months also have a great deal to offer the sportsman.  Higgins Lake and the surrounding area provide ice fishing, snowmobiling and skiing. 

The area also attracts deer, turkey, partridge, grouse and rabbit hunters.  Birders from around the world come for a chance to see or hear the famous Kirtland Warblers in the spring.  Our many eagle and osprey as well as 53 reported species of birds attract birders throughout the year as well. 

The extensive amount of state land in the Township provides many opportunities for visitors and residents to explore the wooded areas for wildflowers, ferns, trees and natural habitats of mammals and birds.