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Lakes & Rivers
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:
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
*Requires a Michigan Recreation Passport
Lake St. Helen:
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
Enjoy some of the World’s finest river sports in Roscommon County. Nestled in gently rolling hills and valleys, our gently flowing rivers will treat you to a special experience. AuSable River
Float the South Branch of the world famous AuSable River, world-renowned for canoeing, kayaking and tubing. From Roscommon it flows north and east through the Mason Tract, preserved as a wilderness between Chase Bridge and Smith Bridge. Here the river’s depth ranges from one to four feet; deeper in a few places. A moderate current will take you steadily downstream.
Muskegon River
The Muskegon flows south and west from Houghton Lake into the backwaters of Reedsburg Dam. It meanders through miles of unspoiled wilderness traveling through the Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area, flowing over a bed of sand at approximately 3-4 miles per hour.
Roscommon Canoe Liveries can help you plan trips from one hour to overnight.
Campbell’s Canoe Livery
1112 Lake Street, Roscommon. 989-275-5810 campbellscanoes.com
Paddle Brave Canoe Livery and Campground Resort
106 Steckert Bridge Road, Roscommon 989-275-5273 paddlebrave.com
Urgent Care for Life’s Minor Emergencies
No Appointment Needed
Walk-in medical care for minor injuries and illnesses. On-site lab and X-ray facilities. Lower cost than emergency rooms. Licensed providers and nurses on duty at all times.
Save your place in line electronically and spend less time in the waiting room with Save My Spot
Save My Spot enables you to save your spot in line and receive updates on when to come to Urgent Care. Requires a mobile phone that can receive text messages. Go to our secure online form at healthynorth.org/savemyspot, choose a time you want to come and submit your name and mobile phone number. You will receive a tracking number indicating your current place in line and an estimated time to come to Urgent Care. Makes waiting less frustrating by providing a more transparent estimate of your wait time. On-Site Pharmacy
MidMichigan Health Park - Houghton Lake now has a pharmacy that is open to the public. MidMichigan Community Health Services Pharmacy hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (989) 202-4605.
Open 7 Days
Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Easy to Find
MidMichigan Urgent Care - Houghton Lake 9249 W. Lake City Road (989) 422-2181
