Little Sable Point Lighthouse at the Silver Lake State Park

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Located in the Silver Lake State Park at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, the Little Sable Point Lighthouse is a 107' brick structure, constructed in 1874. This lighthouse is one of the tallest in the state of Michigan at over 100 feet and 130 steps to climb the tower. About 30 miles north, you can visit the other "Point" along Lake Michigan which is home to the Big Sable Point Lighthouse located within the Ludington State Park.
Lighthouse Accessibility -- New to the park is a ten foot wide paved pathway that leads from the parking lot to the lighthouse. This now allows those with physical disabilities and those in wheelchairs to access the base of the lighthouse.
Little Sable Point Lighthouse Tour Hours

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There is a $8 donation fee to climb the lighthouse tower; $5 for children 17 & under.
Due to weather conditions and staffing, it may be wise to call ahead at (231) 845-7417, or visit www.splka.org for more information.
Little Sable Point History & Facts
Originally named Petite Pointe Au Sable, it cost $35,000 to build and contained 3 rooms. The rare third order Fresnel lens emitted a constant white light, and flashed a brighter light at set intervals, visible 19 miles into Lake Michigan.

Over the years, the lighthouse has had 15 keepers; and for one month, a woman took over when the original keeper took a temporary leave. The Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association took over the maintenance of the lighthouse in 2005, and it is open to the public from late May to late September.
Located on Little Sable Point (Lake Michigan) in Silver Lake State Park, near Mears, Michigan. Go to the end of Silver Lake Road look for the lighthouse parking lot. This is an excellent swimming beach and Lake Michigan produces some great sunsets. The parking lot has close to 200 spaces but during nice weather will most likely be filled by beach users.
The Little Sable Point Lighthouse is part of a Michigan State Park, and an entrance fee is required. Part of the fee helps preserve the lighthouse.
Directions to Little Sable Point Lighthouse
Take US-31 to the Hart exit, take Polk Road, west to 56th, south on Fox, west to 34th, south to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, through Silver Lake past the State Park, then follow signs to the lighthouse.
More Silver Lake Sand Dunes Info...
- What is a Fulgurite?
- Silver Lake State Park
- Little Sable Point Lighthouse at the Silver Lake State Park
- ORV at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes
- Oceana County Information
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes Climate & Weather Conditions
- Enjoy the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Great Outdoors & Area Adventures
- Visit Silver Lake and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes of West Michigan
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes Parks
- Silver Lake Sand Dune Beaches
West Michigan Lighthouse Locations...

Ludington's North Breakwater Light -- Walk the half-mile long pier to West Michigan's most popular lighthouse.
North Pierhead Lighthouse in Manistee -- At the Manistee beach.
Little Sable Point Lighthouse -- Located at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
Big Sable Point Lighthouse -- Located in the Ludington State Park.
Pentwater Pier Head Lights -- At the channel to Pentwater Lake.
Grand Haven Lighthouse -- The Grand Haven lighthouse is at the mouth of the Grand River.
White River Light Station in Whitehall -- Operated by the Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers.
More West Michigan Lighthouse Info...
- Ludington's North Breakwater Light at Stearns Park
- Little Sable Point Lighthouse at the Silver Lake State Park
- Big Sable Point Lighthouse at the Ludington State Park
- The Lighthouses of Ludington
- Pentwater Pierhead Lights
- Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
- Visit West Michigan Lighthouses
- Nights at the Lights Features Entertainment at the Lighthouses
- Visit the Grand Haven Lighthouse and Pier
- White River Light Station