Little Sable Point Lighthouse
About 30 miles south of Big Sable Point Lighthouse brings you to the other “point,” located in the Silver Lake State Park. Little Sable Point Lighthouse is a 107’ brick structure, constructed in 1874. Originally named Petite Pointe Au Sable, it cost $35,000 to build and contained 3 rooms.
The early 1900’s saw some changes to the lighthouse—in 1900 the tower was painted white, and an access road and storage building were added in 1902. The name was changed in 1910 to Little Sable Point Lighthouse, meaning “little point of sand,” representing its location which juts into Lake Michigan. In 1977, the tower paint was removed and the original brick exposed.
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 Wednesday-Sunday 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 lighthouse is part of a Michigan State Park, and an entrance fee is required. Part of the fee helps preserve the lighthouse.
2008 Little Sable Point Lighthouse Hours
10am-5pm Wed.-Sun., May 23-September 22.
Due to weather conditions and staffing, it may be wise to call ahead at 845-7343, or visit www.splka.org for more information
Other West Michigan Lighthouses:
Ludington's North Breakwater Lighthouse
Ludington State Park's Big Sable Point Lighthouse
Silver Lake's Little Sable Point Lighthouse
Pentwater's Pierhead Lighthouse
Manistee's North Pierhead Lighthouse