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Milakokia Lake

Newton, Michigan — Mackinac County.

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2,034Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 118044909).

Location & fast facts

Where Milakokia Lake is in Michigan

The red circle marks Milakokia Lake.

Fast facts

About Milakokia Lake

  • County: Mackinac
  • Town: Newton
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 293 mi from Detroit and 215 mi from Grand Rapids and 82 mi from Marquette, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Michigan

Official Michigan DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 1 public trailer launch listed (see access)
  • Camping. 11 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Michigan DNR)

26 ftMaximum depth

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Institute for Fisheries Research inland lake deepest-point data (lake 49-127). Lake depth maps are on the DNR inland lake maps page.

Lake map

Milakokia Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Milakokia Lake State Forest Campground (campground)Milakokia Lake SFCG boating access site (Boat launch)1Milakokia Lake Sfcg Boat Launch (Boat launch)21 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Milakokia Lake SFCG boating access site
    Boat launch · Newton
  2. 2Milakokia Lake Sfcg Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Newton

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 118044909), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Michigan DNR boating access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Milakokia Lake

We found 11 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Milakokia Lake, 2 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

5 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Michigan

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.0793, -85.8051). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Milakokia Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Milakokia Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/Detroit), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Milakokia Lake SFCG boating access siteNewton—Boat launch · Yes ramp——Boating46.0822, -85.7897
    Milakokia Lake Sfcg Boat LaunchNewton—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating46.0856, -85.7963

    Michigan DNR boating access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Milakokia Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Milakokia Lake

    How big is Milakokia Lake?

    Milakokia Lake covers about 2,034 acres in Newton, Michigan (Mackinac County).

    How deep is Milakokia Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 26 feet, according to the Michigan DNR stocking and lake depth records.

    Is there a public boat launch on Milakokia Lake?

    Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Milakokia Lake Sfcg Boat Launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Milakokia Lake?

    Yes. We list 11 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Milakokia Lake?

    Milakokia Lake touches Newton in Mackinac County, Michigan.

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