Top 10 Lighthouses in Upper Peninsula, Upper Peninsula

July 7, 2021 Kelli Reichel

Discover the best top things to do in Upper Peninsula, United States including Fort Wilkins State Park, Point Iroquois Light Station, Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museums, Sand Point Lighthouse, Crisp Point Lighthouse, Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, Wawatam Lighthouse, Ontonagon Lighthouse, Round Island Lighthouse, Eagle Harbor Lighthouse.
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1. Fort Wilkins State Park

15223 Us-41, Copper Harbor, MI 49918 +1 906-289-4215 http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=419#overview
Excellent
64%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 306 reviews

Fort Wilkins State Park

An army outpost that kept order in this wilderness outpost in the 1840s.

Reviewed By 270mindied

It was late in the evening when we arrived in Copper Harbor but popped by the Fort anyway, assuming it would be locked up for the night, but at least we could take a peek. We were pleasantly surprised that everything was still open! Love that they have late hours in the summer. The Fort really was a step back in time. The self guided tour allowed us to take our time in the areas that really interested our children. Beautiful setting, amazing history, and an ice cream shop with hand made waffle cones and hand dipped ice cream made for the perfect end to a long day of seeing sights.

2. Point Iroquois Light Station

13042-13260 W Lakeshore Dr., Brimley, MI 49715-9336 +1 906-635-5311 http://www.saultstemarie.com/point-iroquois-light-house-68/#mainPhotoGroup
Excellent
70%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 368 reviews

Point Iroquois Light Station

Reviewed By Tansy2015 - Brighton, United States

Fantastic beach and nice board walk so those with mobility issues can enjoy the property. The best beach for rock gathering and taking a nice un-interrupted walk along the beach.

3. Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museums

670 Light House Rd, Eagle Harbor, MI 49950 +1 906-289-4990 http://keweenawhistory.org
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 119 reviews

Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museums

Reviewed By HeidiH-L - Jackson, United States

Recommended by locals, this was a short stroll after dinner at the Eagle Harbor Inn (delicious!), and we watched a beautiful sunset from the Lighthouse deck.

4. Sand Point Lighthouse

16 Water Plant Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829-4052 +1 906-789-6790 http://deltahistorical.org/?page_id=172
Excellent
52%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 135 reviews

Sand Point Lighthouse

The Sand Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1867 to direct ships around the Sand point and into the deep water channel of the Escanaba Harbor. This building, with a 4th order Fresnel lens, has been restored to its original appearance, with a turn of the century interior. The building and grounds are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Reviewed By JohnHGregory - Colorado Springs, United States

Check for open tour hours and get ready to explore a beautiful Lake Michigan lighthouse. Bring the kids and you can climb the spiral staircase all the way up to the lantern room! There's a museum, too, with lots of interesting things to learn, along with maritime lore. Highly recommend the Sand Point Lighthouse on the shores of Escanaba, Michigan!

5. Crisp Point Lighthouse

1944 County Road 412, Newberry, MI 49868 +1 906-658-3600 [email protected] http://www.crisppointlighthouse.org
Excellent
78%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 241 reviews

Crisp Point Lighthouse

Crisp Point was one of four original Lake Superior Life Saving Stations. It was built in 1875 and became operational in 1876. Plans to build Crisp Point Lighthouse were originally proposed in 1896 and every year after, until it was finally approved in 1902, to be built with a budget of$18,000. Fifteen acres of land with a quarter mile of lake frontage was purchased in 1903 for $30. Due to continuous erosion, the lighthouse grounds now consist of less than three (3) acres. On May 5th, 1904 the light became operational. The tower housed a fixed 360 degree red fourth order Fresenel Lens. The lighthouse tower stands fifty-eight feet in height from its base to the ventilator ball of the lantern. The tower was placed on a ten foot deep and fourteen foot wide concrete foundation. The lighthouse station also contained a service building attached to the tower, a two family, two story brick keepers house, fog signal building, a boat house, oil house, and barn. Over time numerous cribs, groins, and sheet piling were constructed to prevent erosion, only to be destroyed by the massive forces of Lake Superior. In 1965, because of vandalism and maintenance problems, the United States Coast Guard decided to destroy all remaining buildings except the light tower and its attached service building. In 1996 the service building to the tower perished, the result of numerous Lake Superior storms. It was at this time, Crisp Point Lighthouse was listed as the most endangered lighthouse in the United States. Beginning in 1998 and other years since, large stone has been placed along the shoreline to help slow the threat of erosion. Erosion caused by wind and water will always be a major concern at the light. The service building to the tower was rebuilt over a two year period and opened in 2008. In 2009 the Crisp Point Visitors Center opened. The center is a replica of the fog signal building, containing historical displays, merchandise and restrooms. In the Fall of 2012, a new solar powered light was installed in the lantern room and was turned on in May 2013. This marked the first time the lighthouse had been lit in 20 years. The light is now operated seasonally from May to November as a Private Aid to Navigation (PATON). PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VISITOR CENTER IS ONLY OPEN FROM APPROXIMATELY MAY TO NOVEMBER AND THAT COUNTY ROAD 412 IS NOT SNOWPLOWED OR MAINTAINED IN THE WINTER. The Crisp Point Light Historical Society (CPLHS) was formed in 1992 and is a nonprofit 501.C.3 organization. CPLHS is an all volunteer group whose purpose is to restore and preserve Crisp Point Lighthouse for future generations. The solitude and tranquility felt at the light are irreplaceable and the sunsets are some of the best you'll see anywhere. We invite you to visit Crisp Point Lighthouse, it is definitely worth the trip.

Reviewed By SCSaran - Grand Junction, United States

Beautiful, off the beaten path lighthouse well worth the drive. It’s down gravel & sandy roads that can probably be intimidating to those not used to such travel but I made it just fine in my 15 year old Honda Element. Plus, I was a solo woman traveler (just travel prepared with bottled water, snacks, etc. just in case). Well worth the trip & less congested than Whitefish Point Lighthouse - as a matter of fact, the day I went I was the only person there other than the Lighthouse Hosts. An amazing beautiful beach which one can walk for a vast distance - also saw numerous loons & other birds while I was there. Well worth the trip!

6. Seul Choix Point Lighthouse

3183 Co Rd 431, Gulliver, MI 49840 +1 906-283-3183 http://www.greatlakelighthouse.com/
Excellent
67%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 79 reviews

Seul Choix Point Lighthouse

Reviewed By mochezhead

Got to the area before it opened, so we just wandered around on our own "outside tour." The lighthouse is beautiful, and with the lake so close, it is a great backdrop for selfies. Well maintained.

7. Wawatam Lighthouse

Saint Ignace, MI http://www.michigan.org/property/detail.aspx?p=B18525
Excellent
56%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 93 reviews

Wawatam Lighthouse

Reviewed By somebeach49

The parking is hard to see, it's in the same lot as the Mackinac Grille restaurant. There is a nice park and a short easy boardwalk out to the lighthouse.

8. Ontonagon Lighthouse

422 River St, Ontonagon, MI 49953-1614 +1 906-884-6165 http://www.ontonagonmi.org/lighthouse.html
Excellent
61%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Ontonagon Lighthouse

Reviewed By 850danielv - Appleton, United States

The trip to the Ontonagon Lighthouse, was really nice. The tour came complete with a guide and some very interesting information. The climb up the steps inside the lighthouse was fun, with some very good views for picture taking. If you take this tour it starts at the Museum and gift shop and they drive you out to the Lighthouse.

9. Round Island Lighthouse

West Shore of Round Island, Mackinac Island, MI
Excellent
65%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 60 reviews

Round Island Lighthouse

Reviewed By jkzoo - Mansfield, United States

The ferries pass close enough to get a great picture of this lighthouse and its definitely well worth the pic.

10. Eagle Harbor Lighthouse

670 Light House Rd, Eagle Harbor, MI 49950-9683 http://keweenawhistory.org/sites/church-2-2-2/
Excellent
74%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Eagle Harbor Lighthouse

Reviewed By lindaedwards2016

Beautiful area.. One of the prettiest lighthouses we visited. It was on the loop from Copper Harbor and over the Brockway Mountain Drive. All a must see in the area. Not sure about price it was late evening when we got there so we just took some pics. There was a pay box but unattended.

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