Houghton Lake State Forest Park Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:27 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Houghton Lake State Forest Park
| Location | Lake Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | North Bay Houghton Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (134 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 44.400663, -84.773743 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Roscommon County |
| Phone | (989) 821-6125 |
Houghton Lake State Forest Park is a boat launch providing access to North Bay Houghton Lake in Lake Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.40066, -84.77374. Rated 4.4/5 based on 134 Google reviews.
Houghton Lake State Forest Park is a boat launch on North Bay Houghton Lake in Lake Township, Roscommon County, Michigan. This page shows 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Houghton Lake State Forest Park
How is Houghton Lake State Forest Park rated?
Houghton Lake State Forest Park has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 134 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Houghton Lake State Forest Park access?
Houghton Lake State Forest Park provides boat launch access to North Bay Houghton Lake in Lake Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Houghton Lake State Forest Park?
Houghton Lake State Forest Park is located at coordinates 44.400663, -84.773743 in Lake 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
The area surrounding Houghton Lake State Forest Park includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.