South Higgins Lake
Phone: (989) 821-6374
South Higgins State Park is a 1,000-acre park split in half by County Road 100. To the north is Higgins Lake and to the south is Marl Lake and 700 acres forested in maple, oak and pine. The park contains almost one mile of shoreline along Higgins Lake, which is a large spring-fed body of water known for its clarity and fishing potential. Marl Lake is considerably smaller, shallower and less developed.
The park was first opened as a campground in 1927 with 15 campsites. In 2002, the park marked its 75th anniversary with the dedication of three new toilet/shower facilities, new electrical systems and water upgrades through funding provided by the Clean Michigan Initiative. As the second largest campground in a state park, the park's 400 modern camp sites are situated in a hardwood-shaded area. The park is very popular during the summer months and reservations must be made early.
The campground is closed for winter. Information about winter camping opportunities is available on the DNR web site.
Location From I-75, take exit 239 and head west on M-18. Turn right onto Robinson Lake Road. Robinson Lake Road will curve west into County Lake Road 100, which is followed south to the park entrance. From US-27,take the Higgins Lake exit east and follow County Road 104 to County Road 100 at Sharps Corner. The park entrance is less than one half mile away.
Directions
I-75 to exit 239, W. on M-18 to Robinson Lake Road, turn right to County Rd 100, left to Park Entrance. US- 127 to Higgins Lake exit E., follow County Rd. 100 to park entrance.
More info at http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.asp?id=496
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