Launch Sites
Houghton Lake
- Located behind the Rite Aid is a DNR boat launch. This can be used with a DNR Permit.
- Another DNR Boat Launch is located at Lantz Landing on Old 27 next to Comfort Suites. This landing also requires a DNR Permit.
- Lapham’s Marina is a private launch site which can be used for a small fee. Located off County Rd. 100 on Marina Dr. across from Roscommon County Airport (989)366-7763.
- Located at Whitney Court, there is a DNR launch site on County Rd. 100. This can be used with a DNR Permit.
- There is a site at the Sullivan Beach, located behind Chase Bank on Park St off M-55, in Prudenville.
Higgins Lake
- South Higgins Lake State Park; this DNR launch site is free with the purchase of a State Park sticker. Only boats belonging to registered campers can be left overnight.
- Higgins Lake Boat Yard is at the end of Mill Road, off of West Higgins Lake Drive in Higgins Lake (989) 821-6509.
- On W. Higgins Lake (County Road 200) in Lyon Township is a public DNR boat launch which can be used with the purchase of a DNR Permit.
- North Higgins Lake State Park has a DNR launch site and can be used with the purchase of a State Park sticker.
- B & B Marina on Clare Street on the North Shore of Higgins is a launch site that is available to customers that rent boats from this business.
Lake St. Helen
The Richfield Township launch site (former DNR launch site) is open to the public. It features a free ADA kayak and canoe launch with fishing pier.
Marl Lake
Located NE of Higgins Lake, across from S. Higgins Lake State Park. Marl Lake is limited to non-powerboats. Requires a State Park sticker.
Reedsburg Dam
Located at the Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground at the junction of M-55 & County Road 300 near Houghton Lake is run by the DNR. Their phone number is (989)275-4622. A State Park sticker is required. Limited use of small power driven water crafts.
Boat & Ski Boat Rentals
B & B Boat Rental
431 Clare Blvd · RoscommonPhone: (989) 821-6549
Pontoon boats; ski boats, fishing boats, and wave runners can be rented at this marina one mile east of the North State Park on the North Shore of Higgins Lake.
Be Water Rentals
6560 W Houghton Lake Drive - Houghton LakePhone: (989) 459-1333
Offering Pontoon Boat, Kayak, Paddle Board, Paddle Boat, Canoe, & Snowmobile Rentals. Call (989) 459-1333.
Brian's Lakeside Marina
8320 W Houghton Lake Drive · Houghton LakePhone: (989) 422-6720
Brian's offers a wide range of boat and pontoon services, as well as boat slips. It’s the perfect place to ride out and enjoy one of the state’s most beautiful bodies of water. Plus, Brian’s Lakeside Marina conveniently supplies boat and pontoon rentals as well as fuel.
Lyman’s on the Lake
6560 W Houghton Lake Drive · Houghton LakePhone: (989) 422-3231
This marina offers a variety of baits, lures, underwater cameras, walleye & bluegill supplies, and line reels for customers. They sell a range of beer and discount cigarettes as well.
Houghton Lake Marina & Power
13710 W. Shore DriveHoughton LakePhone: (989) 422-7257
They offer parts and service for all major models of boats, including Big Bore kits, and service for maximum and high performance work. They rent pontoon and fishing boats as well.
L & G Boat Rentals
@ Heights Marina, 900 Shoreline Drive · Houghton Lake(across from the Haunted Mansion on M-55)Phone: (989) 429-5575
They offer boat rentals, pontoon boats and fishing boats with motors- 14 ft. Deep V. Open 7 days a week 7AM to 7 PM.
Nor' East Outdoors
Midland, Michigan (serving Houghton Lake and Higgins Lake)Phone: (231) 753-8029
Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Boards, and Canoe rental. Weekend & weekly rentals with delivery to anywhere in Roscommon County with a focus on Houghton Lake. Business has been in operation for ten years. New ownership in 2020. Expansion to new locations began in 2021.
S. Higgins Lake St Park Store
106 State Park Drive · RoscommonPhone: (989) 821-5930
They rent pontoons, paddleboats, water bicycles by the hour or the week.
Korbinski’s Marine
365 W Houghton Lake Drive · PrudenvillePhone: (989) 366-9500
They rent fishing boats, pontoons and jet skis.
Spicer's Boat City
4165 W Houghton Lake Drive · Houghton LakePhone: (989) 366-8400
Brand new deluxe pontoon rentals on Houghton Lake.
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Numerous Resorts
Rent or provide boats for their guests.