Houghton Lake -- the favorite four seasons
family destination in Michigan!

Houghton Lake is truly Michigan's year round vacation wonderland offering excellent fishing and boating, numerous top rated golf courses, a virtual fantasy of snowmobile trails and ice fishing fun, accommodations for every budget, as well as a variety of excellent restaurants, activities and shops. Perfectly said, "Houghton Lake has it all!”

Houghton Lake is Michigan's largest inland lake with over 32 miles of beautiful shore line and 22,000 acres of sandy bottom water. The communities surrounding Houghton Lake represent approximately 11,000 full time residents which swells to over 33,000 during peak summer months.

Located in the center of Michigan's lower peninsula, Houghton Lake is easily accessible by the two main north-south corridors; I-75 (exit 227) to the east and US-27 (exit M-55) to the west. Houghton Lake enjoys a rich cultural history and is recognized for its many top rankings by the State: 2nd in combined area of natural/artificial lakes and ponds, 3rd in number of miles designated for off-roadvehicle trails, 7th in number of natural heritage sites and 9th in number of historical attractions open to the public.

Home of Tip-Up Town USA, one of the country’s largest Winter Festivals since 1951, Houghton Lake offers many festivals and events throughout the year including, custom car shows; power boat, jet ski, motorcycle and snowmobile races; dinner theatre; music festivals; craft shows; and more!