| Little Sable Point Light |
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| Nearest Town or City: | Mears Michigan United States |
| Location: | Eastern shore of Lake Michigan. |
| Managing Organization: | Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association |
| Notes: | This lighthouse is the oldest brick lighthouse on the Great Lakes. The lighthouse is now open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for those who want to climb to the top of the tower. There is a small donation of $2 for adults, $1 for children. Children must be at least 36 inches to climb. Season in 2006 is June through August. |
| Tower Height: | 107 |
| Description Tower: | Conical brick tower. |
| Operational: | Yes |
| Date Established: | 1874 |
| Date Present Tower Built: | 1874 |
| Current Use: | Active aid to navigation. |
| Open To Public: | Yes. |
| Directions: | Follow Silver Lake Road towards Lake Michigan. Continue as the road becomes more narrow. Follow for about 0.5 mile to a parking area. The lighthouse is a short distance away, past some sand dunes. For information on Lake Michigan lighthouse tours, call the West Michigan Tourist Association at (800) 442-2084 or visit their website at www.wmta.org. For reservations, call Brenner Tours at 800-338-5963. Map It! |
| Characteristic Range: | White flash every 6 seconds; range 17 nautical miles. |
| Date Automated: | 1955 |
| Optics: | 1874: Third order Fresnel lens (still in use). |
| Height Focal Plane: | 108 |
| National Register: | Yes |
| Email: | jackbuege@aol.com |
| State: | Michigan |
| Country: | United States |
| Near by Lodging: | For information on camping at Silver Lake State Park, call (616) 873-3083. Camping facilities are open April 1 to December 1; modern toilets from April 15 to November 1 only. |






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