Guiding Beacons

Colony Tower Light

6503 Dyke Rd., Clay Twp.

Built in 1925, this 136-foot tower had a navigation beacon from 1925 -1937 before being extinguished. In 2017, a beacon was installed once again making it an unofficial light.

St. Clair Flats South Channel Lights

9200 S. Channel Dr., Harsens Island

The St. Clair Flats Front and Rear Range Lights are located offshore in Lake St. Clair, they are viewable from land on a clear day.

Peche Island Rear Range Light

301 S. Water St., Marine City

This rear range light was originally located on Peche Island, Ontario in 1908. It was decommissioned and moved to Marine City to its current location in 1982.

Huron Lightship

800 Prospect Place, Port Huron (810) 984-9768

Take an inside tour in the summer months of the last operating lightship on the Great Lakes.

Fort Gratiot Light

2800 Omar St., Port Huron (810) 982-0891

Michigan’s oldest lighthouse still in operation. Take a climb to the top and see panoramic views of southern Lake Huron, Canada and the Blue Water Bridges.

Port Sanilac Lighthouse

81 S. Lake St., Port Sanilac

This privately owned 1886 lighthouse has tours in the summer months through the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum.

Harbor Beach Lighthouse

1 Trescott St., Harbor Beach

Built in 1877, this light is located offshore but viewable from the Trescott Pier. Boat tours are offered in the summer months.

Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse

7320 Lighthouse Rd., Port Hope

Walk the grounds of the lighthouse and the Keeper’s Museum of the 1857 light remotely operated by the Coast Guard.

Port Austin Reef Light

8774 Lake St., Port Austin

This light is located offshore 1½ miles. The light is viewable from the break -wall next to the harbor. Boat tours are available in the summer months.