Big Sable Point Lighthouse

Beautiful lighthouse and hike over to it! The trail was nice and smooth to walk on but I had heard it sometimes gets covered with sand which is harder to walk on. Be prepared for a 1.9 mile walk one way. Bikes are allowed on the trail ao that is helpful. The lighthouse itself is charming. The inside is neat with history and wonderful volunteers who know everything about the history. There is a gift shop and you can climb to the top for a small fee. Overall a must see if you can walk it!

Beautiful site and not easy to get to like most other picturesque lighthouses in Michigan. This one takes an effort but well worth it. Vital location and history (A. Lincoln was an approved of the project to build it). I noticed what I thought was a shipwreck remains just north of the site. Is that accurate? Any more info on this? See the image I shared.

Beautiful lighthouse! Went here this morning and absolutely no crowd because we went early before the heat of the day. 2 mile hike to the lighthouse and 2 miles back. Trail is easy and well maintained, I’m almost 8 months pregnant! Trail is along dunes so it’s a beautiful hike!

Absolutely one of the most beautiful lighthouses I've ever visited! Volunteer lightkeepers were very friendly and informative. Sandy gravel 1.8 mile trail hike to get there and back from the campground. May be a harder trail for those with mobility challenges but highly recommend if you're able. Highly recommend this beauty!

It’s a good hike to the lighthouse and back. Serene, mild incline (there), beautiful sand and pine trees. Lighthouse climb is 120 steps. Beautiful but windy beach.

It's a long walk, either through the water by boat, or over 3 miles by foot. We were disappointed because once we got there we were told you had to pay $8 each to climb to the top. Swimming in from the boat, we carried no money, wallet, ID, nothing. I asked if I could look at the control room and up the stairs, (3 steps in). The unfriendly reply I received by one of the men working there was, "No, that's included with your $8 admission." I snapped a quick pic and we left. It is beautiful and the history was interesting. There is a huge giftshop inside the addition that was added to the lighthouse years ago.

We took the first shuttle of the day and it was already very crowded at the lighthouse which is what we expected for a Saturday. The wait was long to climb so we passed but we got some great photos and our passport book stamped. The weather was amazing too so we had an awesome time. Would definitely recommend! P.S. Look for Mari at the lighthouse. She is a volunteer and is a gem!! Loaded with info and so friendly and helpful!

Picked a day when business service was available, saving a long walk totalling 2.5 to 3 miles. Arrived at Noon, when bus rides started. First two busses filled up with early arrivals, and we were on the third bus, leaving at 12:45. By mid-afternoon, busses no longer had long waits. Lighthouse was well-maintained and well worth the drive and the wait. Dunes, beach, and Lake Michigan all beautiful.