Parking near the Ranger III in Houghton

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Redbad
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Parking near the Ranger III in Houghton

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Is there parking near the Ranger III embarkation point in Houghton? Is there a daily charge?

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Re: Parking near the Ranger III in Houghton

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Parking is right next to the dock. No charge.
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Re: Parking near the Ranger III in Houghton

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You park in a NPS lot inside their fence.
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Re: Parking near the Ranger III in Houghton

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If the main lot is full there is an overflow lot up the hill (easy walking distance). No charge.
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