Markham's Marina, Houghton
- Type
- Harbour
Marina on the Houghton waterfront on the south shore of Portage Lake, part of the Keweenaw Waterway crossing Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached through the Keweenaw Waterway, a sheltered run of natural rivers, lakes and dredged channels linking both ends to Lake Superior. The Portage Lake Lift Bridge crosses the waterway near downtown Houghton; tall-masted boats hail the bridge operator on VHF 16 for a lift. Houghton County Marina lies 2.5 nautical miles east.
Practical
Berths on the Houghton waterfront with service and repair work on site. Downtown Houghton with shops and provisions is within walking distance.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 47.14013, -88.62941 (47°8.41'N 88°37.76'W)
- Town
- Houghton
- Country
- United States
- Phone
- +19064829394
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Markham's Marina, Houghton lies at 47°8.41'N 88°37.76'W, that is 47.14013, -88.62941 in decimal degrees.
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