Higgins Lake is a 9,900-acre lake that’s an excellent destination for people who love fishing and crystal clear water. It’s the 10th largest inland in Michigan and is a two-hour trip from Lansing.

South Higgins Lake State Park's campground was one of the most booked state park campgrounds in both 2023 and 2024. (Photos Credit Tyler Leipprandt and Michigan Sky Media LLC.) MI Dept. of Natural ...

This NOAA mapping-tool image shows how Michigan may look if Lake Huron's water levels rise. In the map's worst-case scenario, water levels could rise as high as 10 feet, which would have ...

Though the best inland lake is a matter of personal opinion, Detroit Free Press readers voted Higgins Lake the best inland lake in Michigan in a 2017 tournament-style contest.

Higgins Lake property owners sue to overturn new state law on procedural grounds. ... Lawsuit targets new law easing Michigan lake level management. Updated: Jul. 30, 2024, 1:10 p.m.

Located in the northern region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, about three hours north of Detroit by car, Higgins Lake has long drawn acclaim for its crystal clear waters and extensive natural beauty.

The Michigan Supreme Court has issued an order rejecting Roscommon County’s attempt to avoid maintaining the water levels of Higgins Lake. The legally-mandated water level for the lake is 1,154 ...