Au Sable Light Station
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan
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June 30th, 2026
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Welcome to Au Sable Light Station! Continuously used since August 19th, 1874. Au Sable Light Station is located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and is accessible only by walking. An entrance fee is required to be within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Au Sable Light Station was built in 1873 and staffed from 1874 to 1958. In 1958 the light was automated and is still in use and maintained by the United Stated Coast Guard today! The light boasts its original 3rd order Fresnel Lens. On this tour a volunteer and ranger will explain the buildings on found and what life would’ve been like for the keepers living here. There is also a free museum located on the grounds in the former master keeper’s quarters.
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GPS 46.67267, -86.13931
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Nearby places
- Hurricane River Campground Campground (Paid Public) 1.4 mi
- Twelvemile Beach Campground and Cabin Campground (Paid Public) 4.4 mi
- Grand Sable Visitor Center Campground (Free Public) 5.7 mi
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Camping Permit Campground (Paid Public) 11 mi
- Little Fox River / Stanley Lake Flooding State Willdlife Management Area Wildlife Area 13 mi
- Little Beaver Campground Campground (Paid Public) 13 mi
- Blind Sucker River Flooding State Wildlife Management Area Wildlife Area 17 mi
- Bullock Ranch State Wildlife Management Area Wildlife Area 23 mi
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