Notable lake · Marquette, Michigan
Howe Lake
Howe Lake is a lake in Marquette, Michigan.
Howe Lake: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Howe Lake
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Howe Lake — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 46.89130, -87.95071. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Howe Lake
- Bald Mountain · viewpoint · Florence · ~8 km · Must-see
- Huron Mountain Club · sanctuary · Marquette · ~9 km · Must-see
- Lake Independence · lake · Florence · ~26 km · Must-see
- Big Bay Point Lighthouse · beach · Marquette · ~27 km · Must-see
- Mount Arvon · viewpoint · Baraga · ~27 km · Must-see
- Mount Arvon · viewpoint · Florence · ~27 km · Must-see
- Lake Independence · lake · Marquette · ~27 km · Must-see
- McCormick Wilderness · sanctuary · Baraga · ~29 km · Must-see
- Silver Lake Dam · lake · Marquette · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Curwood · viewpoint · Baraga · ~38 km · Must-see
- Marquette Underwater Preserve · sanctuary · Michigan · ~42 km · Must-see
- Craig Lake State Park · lake · Baraga · ~44 km · Must-see
- Van Riper State Park · sanctuary · Marquette · ~51 km · Must-see
- Lake Michigamme · lake · Florence · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lake Michigamme · lake · Marquette · ~54 km · Must-see
- Torch Bay · beach · Houghton · ~55 km · Must-see
- Baraga State Park · park · Baraga · ~55 km · Must-see
- Granite Island Lighthouse · river spot · Florence · ~56 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Howe Lake
- Lake Independence · lake · Florence · ~26 km · Must-see
- Lake Independence · lake · Marquette · ~27 km · Must-see
- Silver Lake Dam · lake · Marquette · ~35 km · Must-see
- Craig Lake State Park · lake · Baraga · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lake Michigamme · lake · Florence · ~53 km · Must-see
- Lake Michigamme · lake · Marquette · ~54 km · Must-see
- Deer Lake · lake · Marquette · ~57 km · Must-see
- Deer Lake · lake · Florence · ~58 km · Must-see
- Torch Lake · lake · Houghton · ~59 km · Must-see
- Teal Lake · lake · Florence · ~61 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Howe Lake full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Howe Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Howe Lake?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Howe Lake?
Nearby: Bald Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Huron Mountain Club (sanctuary, 9 km), Lake Independence (lake, 26 km), Big Bay Point Lighthouse (beach, 27 km), Mount Arvon (viewpoint, 27 km), Mount Arvon (viewpoint, 27 km).
Is Howe Lake worth visiting?
Howe Lake is listed as a notable lake in Michigan on Spotwander.