Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Michigan
Big Sable Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1867. Its official name is Big Sable Point Light. The tower stands 112 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Ludington Lighthouse, 7.5 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Big Sable Point Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1867
Tower height
112 ft
Light 105 ft above water
Official name
Big Sable Point Light
About Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Big Sable Point Light is a lighthouse on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located within Ludington State Park just north of the city of Ludington.
Big Sable Point Lighthouse sits at 44.0572, -86.5150 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Ludington Lighthouse (7.5 mi), Manistee Pierhead lights (16 mi) and Little Sable Point Lighthouse (28 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Big Sable Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 112 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Where is Big Sable Point Lighthouse?
Big Sable Point Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 44.0572, -86.5150. The nearest other lighthouse is Ludington Lighthouse, 7.5 mi away.
Can you visit Big Sable Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Big Sable Point Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Big Sable Point Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 112 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Big Sable Point Lighthouse built?
Big Sable Point Lighthouse was first lit in 1867.
How tall is Big Sable Point Lighthouse?
The tower is 112 feet (34 m) tall, and its light sits 105 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Big Sable Point Lighthouse?
The closest are Ludington Lighthouse (7.5 mi), Manistee Pierhead lights (16 mi) and Little Sable Point Lighthouse (28 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Big Sable 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.