Lighthouse · Lake Michigan · Michigan
Charlevoix South Pier Light Station
A lighthouse on Lake Michigan in Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, Michigan, established 1948 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The light
On the record
- Established
- 1948
- Tower height
- 12 m (39 ft)
- Focal height
- 13 m (43 ft) above the water
- Range
- 10 nautical miles
- Light characteristic
- Fl R 4s
- NRHP reference
- 05000346
- USCG light number
- 7-17925
- ARLHS number
- USA156
- Location
- Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 45.3203° N, 85.2650° W
The story
History and visiting
Down the coast
Nearest Michigan lights
- Little Traverse Light15 mi · dark · MI
- Grand Traverse Light16 mi · est. 1852 · dark · MI
- Beaver Island Head Light23 mi · est. 1858 · dark · MI
- Ile Aux Galets25 mi · est. 1888 · MI
- Mission Point Light25 mi · est. 1870 · dark · MI
- South Fox Island Light28 mi · est. 1867 · dark · MI
Straight-line distance.
By boat
Launches nearby
- Nine Mile Point5.5 mi · trailer ramp
On shore nearby
Worth the stop
- Tunnel of Trees — M-11920 mi · drive
On the water
What to fish on Lake Michigan
Source
Facts on this page are from the Wikidata record for Charlevoix South Pier Light Station (Q5084261), retrieved 2026-10-09, with the National Register listing at NPGallery. 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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