Lighthouse · Ludington, Michigan
Big Sable Point Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1867 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a steady white light, seen up to 9 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The black-and-white banded tower stands in the dunes of Ludington State Park, a walk of about 1.8 miles from the park road, with tours in season.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1867 |
| Light | F W |
| Position | 44.0577°N, 86.5143°W |
| From Stearns Park, Ludington | 12 km (7.4 mi), bearing 340° NNW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 18525; NOAA ENC; National Register 83004296 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Stearns Park, Ludington, 12 km (7.4 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
- Ludington North Breakwater LightLighthouse · 12 km
- Manistee North Pierhead LightLighthouse · 25 km
- Little Sable Point LighthouseLighthouse · 45 km
- Frankfort North Breakwater LightLighthouse · 67 km
- Point Betsie LighthouseLighthouse · 73 km
- White River LighthouseLighthouse · 76 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.