Explore our Lakes & Rivers Our lakes are for more than fishing. Enjoy boating, sailing, swimming, or yoga on the beach.
Access sites: Houghton Lake:
South DNR boat launch* – located behind the Rite Aid on M-55 West DNR boat launch* – located on Old 27 next to Lakeside Resort East DNR boat launch* - located at Whitney Court, on County Road 100 Sullivan Beach – located behind Chase Bank on Park Street off M-55 in Prudenville Lapham’s Marina – located off County Rd 100 on Marina Drive. Private launch site with small fee
Higgins Lake:
Lake St. Helen:
DNR boat launch* - South Higgins Lake State Park. Only boats belonging to registered campers can be left overnight Gerrish Township Marina – located at the end of Mill Road, off West Higgins Lake Drive DNR boat launch* - located on W. Higgins Lake (County Road 200) in Lyon Township DNR boat launch* - North Higgins Lake State Park B&B Marina – rental marina located on Clare Street on the North Shore of Higgins Lake. Available for customers
Richfield Township launch site – open to the public. Features a free ADA kayak and canoe launch with fishing pier
Marl Lake:
DNR launch* - Marl Lake located south of Higgins Lake, across from South Higgins Lake State Park. Non powerboats only
Reedsburg Dam:
DNR launch* – located at Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground at the junction of M-55 and County Road 300 near Houghton Lake
*Requires a Michigan Recreation Passport
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