Houghton, Michigan Micropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. Hotels near Houghton, Michigan: Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton 3.5 miles away Americinn - Calumet, Mi, Calumet 4.9 miles away Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton 5.9 miles away Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Houghton 6.1 miles away Travelodge Houghton, Houghton 6.7 miles away Ramada Inn, Hancock 6.9 miles away Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton 6.9 miles away Best Western Copper Crown Motel, Hancock 7.4 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Houghton, MI, Houghton 7.9 miles away Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga 17.7 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different. Second Sand Beach 15 miles away Second Sand Beach is one of the prettiest places in I have ever been and it offers a wonderfully sandy beach with crystal clear water. Nature lovers will find Bald Eagles, Deer, Foxes and other animals. Nearby is the Ford Bungalow in Pequaming Michigan and the wonderfully history Pequaming Cemetary. However, Isle Royale is over 100 miles (by boat) from Second Sand Beach, Second Sand Beach IS part of Sand Bay, Rock Point is private property (not accessible by the public) and the Silver River empties a considerable distance away.... Ski Brule 54 miles away 9 PHOTOS Ski Brule was voted Visitor's Choice Favorite Resort 2008 in the Midwest by visitors to OnTheSnow.com! At Ski Brule, it's all about the snow. Our promise to our guests: ''Ski Brule will provide the best possible conditions at all times.'' Ski Brule is committed to providing the best snow, the best conditions, and the longest snow season in the Midwest. Ski Brule is also dedicated to providing a family-friendly atmosphere and the best value on the snow.... Whoohoo! My local ski hill on the internet, WOW! What can I say, Brule's got straight runs and wiggly runs, hard ones and easy ones, but they're all lots of fun. I've been here more times than I can remember and I keep coming back for more and more, year after year.... Campgrounds near Houghton, Michigan:    Hancock Recreation Area, Hancock, 8 miles away    Sunset Bay RV Resort, Allouez, 8 miles away Paddling Rivers Near Houghton, Michigan:    Gratiot River, KeweenawCounty, 11 miles away        Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Highway 41 to Lower Falls)    Eagle River, KeweenawCounty, 18 miles away        Class III-IV(V) - 2.3 miles long (Phoenix to Eagle River Falls)    Falls River, BaragaCounty, 19 miles away        Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior)    Silver River, BaragaCounty, 20 miles away        Class III-IV+(V) - 4.2 miles long (Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park)    Silver River, BaragaCounty, 21 miles away        Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road)    Slate River, BaragaCounty, 22 miles away        Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)    Ravine River, BaragaCounty, 23 miles away        Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)    Slate River, BaragaCounty, 24 miles away        Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls)    Sturgeon River, BaragaCounty, 25 miles away        Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls)    Otter River - West Branch, HoughtonCounty, 25 miles away        Class II(IV) - 6.2 miles long (Pike Lake Road to Hazel Swamp Road) Ski Areas Near Houghton, Michigan:    Ski Brule, Michigan, 55 miles away        500 vertical feet 9 PHOTOS ...st snow season in the Midwest. Ski Brule is also dedicated to providing a family...    Norway Mountain, Michigan, 76 miles away        500 vertical feet    Marquette, Michigan, 79 miles away        600 vertical feet    Loch Lomond, Ontario, 81 miles away        750 vertical feet    Porcupine Mountain, Michigan, 83 miles away        641 vertical feet Golf Courses Near Houghton, Michigan:    Calumet Golf Course, Calumet, 3 miles away    Michigan Technological University Golf Course, Houghton, 6 miles away    L'Anse Golf Club, Lanse, 19 miles away Lakes Near Houghton, Michigan:    Torch Lake, Houghton County, 4 miles away    Boston Lake, Houghton County, 4 miles away    Portage Lake, Houghton County, 4 miles away Beaches Near Houghton, Michigan:    Second Sand Beach, Baraga , 15 miles away        ...gles, Deer, Foxes and other animals. Nearby is the Ford Bungalow in Pequaming Mi... National Parks near Houghton, Michigan:    Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI, 6 miles away    Camping Gear Info Go to Michigan Index