Located along the I-75 corridor, Roscommon County is easily accessible to those traveling to and from Northeast Michigan. Boasting natural beauties such as Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, Lake Saint Helen, and the South Branch of the Au Sable, Roscommon County offers incredible options for the water lover in the summer and the ice fisher in the winter. In fact, Houghton Lake's Tip-Up Town Ice Fishing Festival is the longest running - and largest - winter festival in Michigan! Add to that the snowshoe, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling trails in the winter, and what’s not to love about Roscommon County? For those who enjoy birding, Roscommon County shares the amazing Au Sable Birding Trail with Crawford County. Golfers and ORV/ATVers, alike, have numerous places to explore and play. There are plenty of entertainment options throughout the year in Roscommon County!
Getting to Know the Communities: Overview
- Higgins Lake
- Roscommon
- Houghton Lake
- Prudenville
- St. Helen
- Townships
- Roscommon County Info
Area Attractions
- Higgins Lake
- Houghton Lake
- South Branch of the AuSable River
- ORV and Sled Trails
- AuSable Birding Trail
- AuSable River Center
- Historical Resources and Attractions
- Houghton Lake Flats Observation Deck
- Houghton Lake Flats Observation Deck Map
- Lake St. Helen
- Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve (hiking, biking, sightseeing)
- Roscommon County Quilt Trail
- Roscommon Historic Model Train Museum
- Roscommon Red Pines
- Roscommon Zoo
- Trestle Park
Entertainment
- Arts & Culture
- Disc Golf
- Enjoy the Outdoors (See Area Attractions)
- Biking
- Boating
- Canoe, Kayak, Float the Rivers
- Cross Country Ski Headquarters
- Fishing
- Higgins Lake (see Area Attractions)
- Houghton Lake (see Area Attractions)
- Hunting, Hiking, Birding
- ORV & Snowmobiling (See Area Attractions)
- Golf
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Artesia Youth Park
- Collins Elementary Happy Landings Playground
- Happy Landing Playground
- Roscommon/Houghton Lake Area Beaches & Parks
- Rotary Park, Denton Township (soccer fields, ball fields, hiking, showshoeing, cross-country skiing)
- Skinner Park Fitness Trail
- Skinner Park (softball fields, walking trail, soccer fields)
- Truman Gardner Park (asphalt tennis courts, pickleball, shuffleboard, horseshoe pit, playground, basketball court)
- Shopping
- Community Recreation Activities & Fitness Center (CRAF)
- Fred's of Roscommon (bowling)
- Hayastan Grappling Michigan
- Houghton Lake Escape Rooms
- Houghton Lake Historical Village & Playhouse
- Ice Rink, Markey Township Hall
- Indoor Pool & Waterslide, Lakeside Resort and Conference
- Lakeland Recreation (go-carts, bumper cars, kiddie rides, batting cages, arecade, water bumper boats)
- Lakeland Recreation Great Getaways Video
- Pirates Cove Adventure Golf
- Putt R Golf (mini golf)
- Roscommon Historic Model Train Museum
- Roscommon Zoo
- Spas
- The Frog Tiki Bar (Live Music and Entertainment)
- The Howling Pumpkin
- The Northern Center (gym)
- Triple D Carriage Company
- Winter Activities, Roscommon County
Food & Beverage
Farms/CSAs/Meat
- Barefoot Gardens
- Microgreens, Kale, Spinach, Salad Blends, Seasonal Veggies
Places to Stay
Campgrounds
Please see "Camping" under #OptOutside Summer Activities
#OptOutside Spring, Summer, Fall Activities
Biking
- Loop A (Green Trail, S Higgins Lake SP)
- Loop B (Red Trail, S Higgins Lake SP)
- Loop C (Blue Trail, S Higgins Lake SP)
- Lost Twin Lakes (N Higgins Lake SP)
- Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve
- Midland to Mackinac Trail
- North Higgins Lake State Park
- North Higgins Lake State Park Trails
- Red Pine Natural Area Pathway
- Tisdale Triangle (N Higgins Lake SP)
Camping
- Bluegills Campground
- Higgins Lake/Roscommon KOA
- Houghton Lake/Roscommon Area Camping
- Houghton Lake State Forest Campground
- Houghton Lake Travel Park Campground
- North Higgins Lake State Park
- Northern Nights Family Campground
- Paddle Brave Canoe Livery & Campground
- South Higgins Lake State Park
- St Helen Campground
- West Houghton Lake Campground
- Wooded Acres Family Campground
Fishing/Fly Fishing
- AuSable River
- Best Fishing Spots near Houghton Lake
- Gerrish Township Community Park & Marina (Higgins Lake)
- Lake St. Helen Fishing Map
- Lakeview Park (Houghton Lake, fishing dock)
- Lansing Road Bridge (fishing on Cut River - look under Lansing Road)
- North Higgins Lake State Park
- Roscommon and Ogemaw Counties Fishing Report
- Roscommon County Fishing
- Roscommon County Fishing Info
- St. Helen Cove Park & Township Marina
- Wallace Park
ORV/ATV Riding
- Beaver Creek Trail MCCCT East
- Denton Creek Trail and Route
- Denton Loop and Connector
- Geels Trail
- Great Getaways Houghton Lake ORV & ATV Trails Episode
- Great Getaways Roscommon County ORV Trails Episode
- Roscommon County ORV Info and Trails
- Roscommon County ORV Trail Map
- St. Helen Campground (ORV Connections)
- St. Helen Motorsport Area
- St. Helen ORV Jam
- St. Helen Trails
- West Higgins Trail
Paddling (Canoe, Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Board)
- Gerrish Township Community Park & Marina (Higgins Lake)
- Higgins Lake
- Houghton Lake Collaborative Blue Water Trail
- Lakeview Park (on Houghton Lake, has Kayak Launch)
- Mason Tract, South Branch of the AuSable River
- Muskegon River
- North Higgins Lake State Park
- Roscommon and Houghton Lake Area Boat Launches, Marinas, and Parks
- Roscommon County Boating Info
- South Branch of the AuSable River Paddling Info
#OptOutside Winter Activities
Cross Country Skiing
- Cross-Country Ski Headquarters
- Houghton Lake Area Cross Country Skiing
- Lost Twin Lakes Pathway (N Higgins Lake SP)
- Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve
- Midland to Mackinac Trail
- North Higgins Lake State Park
- North Higgins Lake State Park Trails
- Red Pine Natural Area
- South Higgins Lake State Park Trail
- Tisdale Triangle (N Higgins Lake SP)
- West Higgins Lake Cross Country Ski Trail
- Winter Trails Day Event
Outdoor Gear and Outfitters
- B&B Sports Center Marina
- Sporting Goods, Marine Charter, Boat Rentals, Beachwear
- Be Water Rentals
- Canoes, Kayaks, Paddle boards, Paddle boats, Pontoon Boats, Snowmobiles, Jet Sleds, Ice Fishing Shanties
- Campbell's Canoe Livery
- Canoes, Kayaks, Tubes
- Camping World RV & Outdoors
- Cross Country Ski Headquarters
- Ski and Snowshoe Rentals, Nordic Ski Trails
- Dad Sharp's Outfitters
- Specialty Retail Products, Bicycle Shop
- Houghton Lake Area Boat & Ski Boat Rentals
- Load 'N Go
- Canoe, Kayak Rentals
- Lyman's on the Lake
- Fishing Gear, Sporting Gear, Shanty Rentals
- Macon Marine
- Mark Martin Ice Fishing School
- Paddle Brave Canoe Livery and Campground
- Canoes, Kayaks, Tubes
- Pioneer Hills Marine
- Boat Dealership
- RZR Ripn' Rentals
- ATV Rentals
- Spicer's Boat City
- The Sports Barn
- Fishing Store, Hunting Supplies
- Village Outfitters
- Outdoor & Sporting Goods Company
Buy MINE Local
Businesses with locally (NE Michigan) produced products:
- Art-Y-Facts
- Bart's Fruit Market
- Bob's Butcher Shop
- Butcher's Wife Market
- Knitty Gritty Treasures
- Lake House Meat & Deli
- Lear Corporation
- Made Up North
- Morning Glory Mercantile
- NuCraft Metal Products & Craftlander Marine
- Scotteez Apparel & More
- Scott's Wood Products
- Soulshine Soap & Skin Co
- Studio North Higgins Lake
- The Bird and the Bear
- The Mermaid Shop
- The Union Gallery
- TJ Loopie's Sips & Sweets
- Two Rare Design
- Under the Windmill
- White Pine & Petals
Get Connected
Higgins Lake/Roscommon
- Churches & Places of Worship
- Volunteer Opportunities, Non-Profits, & Charities
- Higgins Lake/Roscommon Family, Community & Civic Organizations
- Roscommon Non-Profits & Charities
- Higgins Lake Non-Profits & Charities
- Higgins Lake Foundation
- Michigan Fireman's Memorial Festival Committee
- MI Water Stewardship Program
- Munson Healthcare Volunteer Opportunities
- Roscommon Area District Library
- Roscommon Area Volunteer Match
- Roscommon County Animal Shelter
- Roscommon County 4-H
- Roscommon County Habitat for Humanity
- Roscommon County United Way
- Roscommon Human Service Collaborative
- Rotary Club of Roscommon
- The Backpack Program
- Zonta Club of Roscommon
- Get Connected
- Higgins Lake/Roscommon Family, Community, & Civic Organizations
- Higgins & Houghton Lake Happenings Facebook Group
- Roscommon County's Best (and surrounding areas) Facebook Group
- Roscommon County Veterans Services
- Roscommon Helping Roscommon
- Roscommon/Higgins Lake Snowmobile Club, Inc
- Roscommon, MI USA Buy, Sell, Trade
Houghton Lake (also see Higgins Lake, Roscommon)
- Churches & Places of Worship
- Volunteer Opportunities, Non-Profits, & Charities
- Get Connected
- Higgins and Houghton Lake Communities Facebook Group
- Houghton Lake Non-Profit Organizations
- Houghton Lake Area Arts & Crafts Association
- Houghton Lake Area Yard Sale Facebook Group
- Houghton Lake Community Facebook Group
- Houghton Lake Neighbors Helping Neighbors Facebook Group
- Pen and Pallet Artist Guild
- Talk Around the Houghton Lake Area
- The REAL Houghton Lake Sound Off Facebook Group
St. Helen
- Churches & Places of Worship
- Volunteer Opportunities, Non-Profits, & Charities
- Get Connected
Transportation
- Executive Taxi 989-422-6457
- Roscommon County Transportation Authority
- Schedule a Ride
