Boat Ramps on Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake is a boating destination with 11 boat ramps across 8 cities. The highest-rated launch is DNR Boat Launch Lakeview Park in Denton township, scoring 4.6/5 (234 Google reviews). 6 of the 11 ramps (55%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Live Water Conditions on Houghton Lake
Updated 48 min agoSource: USGS station 442409084274001 — LAKE ST HELEN AT ST HELEN, MI · 2.7 mi from Houghton Lake
All Boat Ramps on Houghton Lake
- Denton township, Michiganpublic
- Markey township, Michiganpublic
- Cumming Township, Michigan
- Cumming Township, Michigan
- Hill Township, Michigan
- Roscommon Township, Michigan
- Denton Township, Michiganpublic
- Markey Township, Michiganpublic
- Denton township, Michiganpublic
- Houghton Lake, Michiganpublic
- Hill Township, Michigan
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNR Boat Launch Lakeview Park | Denton township | Michigan | 4.6/5 |
| 2 | Houghton Lake Boat Launch | Markey township | Michigan | 4.5/5 |
| 3 | Houghton Lake Boat Ramp | Cumming Township | Michigan | — |
| 4 | Houghton Lake Boat Ramp | Cumming Township | Michigan | — |
| 5 | Houghton Lake Heights Access Site | Hill Township | Michigan | — |
| 6 | Houghton Lake Boat Ramp | Roscommon Township | Michigan | — |
| 7 | Denton Township Park Boat Launch | Denton Township | Michigan | — |
| 8 | Houghton Lake Boat Ramp | Markey Township | Michigan | — |
| 9 | Houghton Lake South (Fisherman's Paradise) | Denton township | Michigan | — |
| 10 | Houghton Lake Boat Ramp | Houghton Lake | Michigan | — |
| 11 | Allen Sub Access | Hill Township | Michigan | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Houghton Lake?+
There are 11 boat ramps catalogued on Houghton Lake, including launches near Denton township, Markey township, Cumming Township.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Houghton Lake?+
DNR Boat Launch Lakeview Park in Denton township is the highest-rated launch on Houghton Lake, scoring 4.6/5 based on 234 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Houghton Lake?+
Yes — 6 of the 11 launches on Houghton Lake are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.