Houghton Lake
United States · MichiganUS
Census-designated place & unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Houghton Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,294 during the 2020 census, making it the largest unincorporated community in Northern Michigan. The CDP is located within Denton, Lake, and Roscommon townships.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,294
- Coordinates
- 44.315, -84.765
- Timezone
- America/Detroit
- Elevation
- 349 m
Overview of Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake is a village in Michigan, United States. The headcount is close to 5,294. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Houghton Lake
Water Sports in Houghton Lake
(1)Houghton Lake's water sports entries include Jet Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Houghton Lake. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Houghton Lake
Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Michigan first, then drive or cycle into Houghton Lake. The local time zone is America/Detroit.
Similar destinations
Places near Houghton Lake that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Houghton Lake known for?
- Houghton Lake is mainly a destination for water sports, set in Michigan, United States with around 5,294 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Houghton Lake?
- You can plan around Jet Skiing in Houghton Lake. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Houghton Lake?
- Winter-sports plans point to December to February.
- Where is Houghton Lake located?
- Administratively, Houghton Lake sits in Michigan, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
Personal notes
Loading…