Houghton, Michigan Micropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. Outdoors activities are plentyful around Houghton, Michigan. Look at the list of outdoors places below, you're sure to find a good spot. With so much nature nearby picking the perfect spot might be tricky. Spending some time picking the right spot will make you trip more enjoyable. Find a Business in the Houghton, Michigan Micropolitan Area Business TypeOR Business Name Books about Houghton Books from Amazon.com about Houghton, Michigan. High Quality Topo Map of the Area Hikercentral outdoors article of the week.   Campgrounds near Houghton, Michigan: Fanny Hooe Resort and Campground, Michigan, 5 miles away Bob Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Michigan, 38 miles away Michigamme Shores Campground, Michigan, 39 miles away Lake Ste. Kathryn Campground, Michigan, 39 miles away Lower Dam Lake Campground, Michigan, 39 miles away Perch Lake Campground, Michigan, 39 miles away Black House Campground, Michigan, 44 miles away Caribou Island Campground, Michigan, 45 miles away Daisy Farm Campground, Michigan, 45 miles away Lake Richie Campground, Michigan, 45 miles away Malone Bay Campground, Michigan, 46 miles away Moskey Basin Campground, Michigan, 45 miles away Paint River Forks Campground, Michigan, 46 miles away Sparrow Rapids Campground, Michigan, 44 miles away Tepee Lake Campground and Picnic Area, Michigan, 45 miles away Threemile Campground, Michigan, 46 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro to the center of the zips of the campgrounds, actual driving distance may be different. Trails near Houghton, Michigan: Pelkie Creek Hunter Walking Trails, Baraga County, Michigan, 22 miles away Daisy Farm Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 46 miles away Greenstone Ridge Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 48 miles away Hatchett Lake Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 48 miles away Indian Portage Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 45 miles away Ishpeming Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 47 miles away Lake Richie Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 45 miles away Lane Cove Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 47 miles away Minong Ridge Fire Manway, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 48 miles away Mount Franklin Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 46 miles away Mount Ojibway Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 46 miles away Rock Harbor Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 45 miles away Stoll Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 47 miles away Tobin Harbor Trail, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 47 miles away Whitewater paddling spots near Houghton, Michigan: Gratiot River, Michigan, Highway 41 to Lower Falls 11 miles away, class II-III, 9.4 miles long. Eagle River, Michigan, Phoenix to Eagle River Falls 18 miles away, class III-IV(V), 2.3 miles long. Falls River, Michigan, Mead Road to Lake Superior 19 miles away, class III-IV+, 2 miles long. Silver River, Michigan, Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park 20 miles away, class III-IV+(V), 4.2 miles long. Silver River, Michigan, Silver Road to Arvon Road 21 miles away, class III-V, 2.3 miles long. Ravine River, Michigan, Silver Road to Skanee Road 23 miles away, class II-III, 6.6 miles long. Slate River, Michigan, Silver Road to Skanee Road 22 miles away, class III-IV(V), 2.7 miles long. Slate River, Michigan, Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls 24 miles away, class II-III+, 2.5 miles long. Otter River - West Branch, Michigan, Pike Lake Road to Hazel Swamp Road 25 miles away, class II(IV), 6.2 miles long. Sturgeon River, Michigan, Highway 41 to Upper Falls 25 miles away, class IV-V, 1.3 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Ski Resorts near Houghton, Michigan: Ski Brule, Michigan, 56 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Marquette, Michigan, 79 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Norway Mountain, Michigan, 78 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan, 83 miles, vertical drop 641 feet Blackjack, Michigan, 109 miles, vertical drop 465 feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan, 116 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan, 117 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin, 137 miles, vertical drop 400 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. Hotels in or near Houghton, Michigan: Best Western Copper Crown Motel, Hancock, Michigan, 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton, Michigan, 7 miles away Ramada Inn, Hancock, Michigan, 7 miles away Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Houghton, Michigan, 6 miles away Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton, Michigan, 6 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton, Michigan, 8 miles away Travelodge Houghton, Houghton, Michigan, 7 miles away Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton, Michigan, 3 miles away Golf Courses near Houghton, Michigan: Calumet Golf Course, Calumet, Michigan, 5 miles away Michigan Technological University Golf Course, Houghton, Michigan, 6 miles away L'Anse Golf Club, Lanse, Michigan, 19 miles away Wyandotte Hills Golf Club, Toivola, Michigan, 28 miles away Ontonagon Golf Club, Ontonagon, Michigan, 60 miles away Perttu's Big Spruce Golf Course, Bruce Crossing, Michigan, 58 miles away Wawonowin Country Club, Champion, Michigan, 53 miles away Spread Eagle Golf Course, Florence, Wisconsin, 60 miles away Lakes near Houghton, Michigan: Boston Lake, Houghton County, Michigan, 4 miles away Portage Lake, Houghton County, Michigan, 4 miles away Torch Lake, Houghton County, Michigan, 4 miles away Lake Annie, Houghton County, Michigan, 8 miles away Bear Lake, Houghton County, Michigan, 9 miles away Calumet Lake, Houghton County, Michigan, 6 miles away Huron Lake, Houghton County, Michigan, 8 miles away Stone Quarry Lake, Houghton County, Michigan, 9 miles away Beaches near Houghton, Michigan: Second Sand Beach, Baraga County, Michigan, 15 miles away Agate Beach, Ontonagon County, Michigan, 31 miles away Santa Monica Beach, Ontonagon County, Michigan, 34 miles away Greenstone Beach, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 43 miles away Little Greenstone Beach, Keweenaw County, Michigan, 44 miles away National Parks near Houghton, Michigan: Isle Royale National Park, 6 miles Grand Portage National Monument, 96 miles Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 133 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Camping Gear Info       Go to Michigan Index    We recommend these good hotels in or near Houghton, Michigan. Best Western Copper Crown Motel, Hancock, Michigan 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton, Michigan 7 miles away Ramada Inn, Hancock, Michigan 7 miles away Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Houghton, Michigan 6 miles away Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton, Michigan 6 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton, Michigan 8 miles away Travelodge Houghton, Houghton, Michigan 7 miles away Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton, Michigan 3 miles away