Big Bay Point Lighthouse
Michigan
Big Bay Point Lighthouse is an integral lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1896. Its official name is Big Bay Point Light. The tower stands 66 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1961. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Granite Island Lighthouse, 15 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Big Bay Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1896
Deactivated 1961
Tower height
66 ft
Light 89 ft above water
Official name
Big Bay Point Light
About Big Bay Point Lighthouse
The Big Bay Point Light is a lighthouse which stands on a tall bluff over a rocky point near Big Bay, Michigan, approximately 24 miles (39 km) northwest of Marquette on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Today it is one of a few operational lighthouses with a bed and breakfast.
Big Bay Point Lighthouse sits at 46.8403, -87.6819 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Granite Island Lighthouse (15 mi), Huron Island Lighthouse (17 mi) and Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse (23 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Big Bay Point Lighthouse
Big Bay Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Big Bay Point Lighthouse
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Granite Island Lighthouse
15 mi away
Huron Island Lighthouse
17 mi away
Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse
23 mi away
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
25 mi away
Stannard Rock Lighthouse
32 mi away
Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Lighthouse
36 mi away
Also close to Big Bay Point Lighthouse: Mendota (Bete Grise) Lighthouse 39 mi · Gull Rock Lighthouse 40 mi · Manitou Island Lighthouse 40 mi · Copper Harbor Lighthouse 45 mi · Copper Harbor Front Range Lighthouse 45 mi · Eagle Harbor Lighthouse 48 mi · Eagle River Lighthouse 49 mi
Questions about Big Bay Point Lighthouse
Where is Big Bay Point Lighthouse?
Big Bay Point Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 46.8403, -87.6819. The nearest other lighthouse is Granite Island Lighthouse, 15 mi away.
Can you visit Big Bay Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Big Bay Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Big Bay Point Lighthouse built?
Big Bay Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1896. It was deactivated in 1961.
How tall is Big Bay Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 66 feet (20 m) tall, and its light sits 89 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Big Bay Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Granite Island Lighthouse (15 mi), Huron Island Lighthouse (17 mi) and Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Lighthouse (23 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Big Bay Point Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.