White River Lighthouse
Michigan
White River Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Michigan, first lit in 1872. Its official name is White River Light. The tower stands 38 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1960. The nearest other lighthouse is Muskegon Pier Lighthouse, 11 mi away. It is open to visitors.
White River Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1872
Deactivated 1960
Tower height
38 ft
Official name
White River Light
About White River Lighthouse
The White River Light is a lighthouse on Lake Michigan near the city of Whitehall, Michigan. It sits on a thin peninsula of land separating Lake Michigan from White Lake.
White River Lighthouse sits at 43.3747, -86.4243 in Michigan. The closest other lighthouses are Muskegon Pier Lighthouse (11 mi), Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse (11 mi) and Little Sable Point Lighthouse (20 mi). Michigan has 106 lighthouses in all.
Visiting White River Lighthouse
White River Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 38 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Lighthouses near White River Lighthouse
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Muskegon Pier Lighthouse
11 mi away
Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse
11 mi away
Little Sable Point Lighthouse
20 mi away
Grand Haven South Pierhead Entrance Lighthouse
24 mi away
Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Lighthouse
24 mi away
Ludington Lighthouse
40 mi away
Also close to White River Lighthouse: Holland Harbor Lighthouse 43 mi · Big Sable Point Lighthouse 47 mi
Questions about White River Lighthouse
Where is White River Lighthouse?
White River Lighthouse is in Michigan, at 43.3747, -86.4243. The nearest other lighthouse is Muskegon Pier Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
Can you visit White River Lighthouse?
Yes. White River Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb White River Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 38 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was White River Lighthouse built?
White River Lighthouse was first lit in 1872. It was deactivated in 1960.
How tall is White River Lighthouse?
The tower is 38 feet (12 m) tall.
What lighthouses are near White River Lighthouse?
The closest are Muskegon Pier Lighthouse (11 mi), Muskegon Breakwater Lighthouse (11 mi) and Little Sable Point Lighthouse (20 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on White River Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.