Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:26 PM
- Water level
- 6.71 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Houghton Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 442409084274001 — LAKE ST HELEN AT ST HELEN, MI · 2.7 mi from Houghton Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 27
local timeWaxing Gibbous (94% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Houghton Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Markey Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Houghton Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.338850, -84.663549 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Roscommon County |
Houghton Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Houghton Lake in Markey Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.33885, -84.66355. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Houghton Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Houghton Lake in Markey Township, Roscommon County, Michigan. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include launch lanes: 2, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Markey Township • public launch in Roscommon County • fishing access on Houghton Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 32 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Houghton Lake Boat Ramp
Is Houghton Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Houghton Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Markey Township, Michigan.
What water does Houghton Lake Boat Ramp access?
Houghton Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Houghton Lake in Markey Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Houghton Lake Boat Ramp?
Houghton Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.338850, -84.663549 in Markey Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.9 mi of Houghton Lake Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.