[5] It is located in the state's Upper Peninsula between the villages of Laurium and Lake Linden just off Highway M-26.

The waterfall is situated in a deep gorge that is flanked by sharp loose rock.

[3] Houghton-Douglass Falls[3] is currently projected to open as a Michigan state park and veterans memorial.

[10] The land was sold to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources by the property owner, Jim Kuusisto, in September 2018 for $300,000 (equivalent to $359,000 in 2023[11]).

[12][13] As of December 7, 2023, "The State of Michigan and the MDNR have invested $600,000 to consider site plans, better parking, a restroom facility, an informational kiosk, a pedestrian path and bridge, observation decks, and a Veteran’s Memorial.