Houghton Lake, MI

AKA: Lake Houghton

Lake Overview
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Rentals
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
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Houghton Lake, MI

About Houghton Lake

The serene setting of Lake Houghton awaits your visit for a day on the water. The largest inland lake in the state, Houghton Lake is a 20,000-acre lake in the northeast part of the lower MI peninsula, at the town Houghton Lake. This multi-recreation use lake includes campgrounds, RV hookups, boat launch ramps, boat rentals, lodging, restaurants and marina services to enhance your time here. 30 miles of shoreline surround this scenic paradise offering camping and outdoor activities year round. Shoreline activities in warm weather, is quite popular.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Boat Rentals

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

DNR Boat Launch Lakeview Park
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Town Line Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and tons of paved parking.

Houghton Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Old US Highway 27, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

North DNR Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Pub Fishing Site, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

West Houghton Lake Campground - 989 422-5130

Poplars Resort & Campground - 989 422-5132

Houghton Lake state forest park Campground - 989 275-5151

Au Sable State Forest Campground - 989 422-5522

Great Circle Campground - 989 821-9486

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, bowfin and northern pike at Houghton Lake in Michigan.