Portage Lake Lift Bridge Webcam in Houghton

See the lift bridge and the Keweenaw Waterway from Michigan Tech’s Lakeshore Center in Houghton.

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What you’ll see

Michigan Tech’s camera looks over the Keweenaw Waterway from the Lakeshore Center in Houghton. The bridge connects Houghton and Hancock. Watch for boats passing below and changes in visibility along the waterfront.

Planning a visit

The view is useful for checking whether the bridge and waterway are clear enough to see before a waterfront walk. Michigan Tech also operates cameras farther along the waterway if you want a wider look at conditions.