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Managing Organization:
U.S. Coast Guard
Notes:
This lighthouse is the oldest brick lighthouse on the Great Lakes. It is within Silver Lake State Park, which contains over 1,500 acres of sand dunes that can be explored on foot or by vehicle.
Tower Height: 107
Height of Focal Plane: 108
Description of Tower: Conical brick tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1874
Date Present Tower Built: 1874
Date Automated: 1955
Optics: 1874: Third order Fresnel lens (still in use).
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
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.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Nearby 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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