Higgins Lake Nursery and Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
North Higgins Lake State Park11747 N. Higgins Lake Drive, Roscommon, MI 48653
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The Higgins Lake Nursery operated from 1903 to 1965. It began as an experiment in reforestation and became one of the world’s largest pine nurseries, laying the foundation for a successful state forest system. In the 1930s, more than 100,000 Michigan men were enrolled in the federal Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps. They performed a variety of conservation and reforestation projects around the state, doing decades worth of work in just 9 years.
Admission is free; however, a Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry to the grounds.
Open seasonally.
Linda C | August 2025
Definitely worth a visit
A small but very interesting museum about the CCC. Informative displays. I learned a lot about the CCC program. Free with a $5 donation suggested. Definitely worth a visit.
seescokid | October 2022
Most buildings closed at 4 pm on Thursday 10/20/22. Have a lot of respect for all the men who worked in CCC
I have driven up route 127 several times and always wanted to stop to see this and we were on our way up to Gaylord and we heard the time after going golfing at Farwell but most of the buildings were...
Julie P | June 2019
Cool Corps Museum, not the deadly type
It was really cool and we so appreciated the government preserving this great seedling shop. The whole area was neat and we just loved the museum beginnings. A ways to go, but it's going to be...
E8702QDtoms | July 2019
Good way to spend an hour if you’re nearby
Just north of the main part of Higgins Lake North State Park, this “Museum” consists of several small buildings with interpretive signs. One building (the main one?) was closed, apparently for...
EclecticEllie | July 2018
Interesting Bit of CCC History
Museum sits across the road from North Higgins Lake State Park. The museum provides a learning experience of CCC history. Improvements have been made to the museum. Young people can learn about a...
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