Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Wisconsin
Baileys Harbor Light
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Baileys Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin, established 1852. The light was taken out of service in 1869.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1852
- Deactivated
- 1869
- ARLHS number
- USA026
- Location
- Baileys Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 45.0558° N, 87.0969° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Baileys Harbor Directional Light1.5 mi · dark · WI
- Baileys Harbor Range Front Light1.5 mi · est. 1869 · dark · WI
- Baileys Harbor Range Rear Light1.6 mi · est. 1870 · dark · WI
- Cana Island Light3.3 mi · est. 1869 · WI
- Eagle Bluff Light10 mi · est. 1868 · WI
- Chambers Island Light17 mi · est. 1868 · dark · WI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Baileys Harbor Access1.4 mi · trailer ramp
- Blues Point Ramp2.3 mi · trailer ramp
- North Bay/Lake Michigan Boat Ramp6.8 mi · trailer ramp
- Ephraim Boat Ramp7.6 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Cave Point County Park10 mi · park
On the bottom
Wrecks off this light
- F. J. King5.3 mi
- SS Australasia10 mi · lost 1896
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Baileys Harbor Light (Q4848417), retrieved 2026-10-09. A blank field means the record is silent, not that the light lacks it. Grounds, towers and tours are run by many different owners; check with them before you go.
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