Ludington Lighthouse
Michigan
Ludington Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1871. Its official name is Ludington Light. The tower stands 56 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Big Sable Point Lighthouse, 7.5 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Ludington Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1871
Tower height
56 ft
Light 56 ft above water
Official name
Ludington Light
About Ludington Lighthouse
The Ludington Light is a 57-foot (17 m) tall steel-plated lighthouse in Ludington, Michigan, which lies along the eastern shores of Lake Michigan, at the end of the breakwater on the Pere Marquette Harbor. Given its location on the northern breakwater where the Pere Marquette River meets Lake Michigan, it is sometimes known as the Ludington North Breakwater Light.
Ludington Lighthouse sits at 43.9536, -86.4694 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Big Sable Point Lighthouse (7.5 mi), Little Sable Point Lighthouse (21 mi) and Manistee Pierhead lights (21 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Ludington Lighthouse
Ludington Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 56 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Steel
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
Tours and Tickets Near Ludington Lighthouse
Tours are booked through Viator. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Lighthouses near Ludington Lighthouse
All lighthouses in Michigan →
Questions about Ludington Lighthouse
Where is Ludington Lighthouse?
Ludington Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 43.9536, -86.4694. The nearest other lighthouse is Big Sable Point Lighthouse, 7.5 mi away.
Can you visit Ludington Lighthouse?
Yes. Ludington Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Ludington Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 56 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Ludington Lighthouse built?
Ludington Lighthouse was first lit in 1871.
How tall is Ludington Lighthouse?
The tower is 56 feet (17 m) tall, and its light sits 56 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Ludington Lighthouse?
The closest are Big Sable Point Lighthouse (7.5 mi), Little Sable Point Lighthouse (21 mi) and Manistee Pierhead lights (21 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Ludington Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.