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Lighthouses in Charlevoix County, Michigan

8 lighthouses in Charlevoix County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top lighthouses

Beaver Island Harbor LightLighthouse
Beaver Island Harbor LightCharlevoix County
Squaw Island LightLighthouse
Squaw Island LightCharlevoix County
Charlevoix South Pier Light StationLighthouse
Charlevoix South Pier Light StationCharlevoix County
Beaver Island Head LightLighthouse
Beaver Island Head LightCharlevoix County
Lansing Shoals Light StationLighthouse
Lansing Shoals Light StationCharlevoix County
Lighthouse
Beaver Harbor LighthouseCharlevoix County
Lighthouse
Beaver Island LighthouseCharlevoix County
Lighthouse
Charlevoix LighthouseCharlevoix County

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How to photograph lighthouses

Lighthouses work at both ends of the day: blue hour when the beacon is lit, and golden hour when white towers take on warm tones.

  • During blue hour, use 5–15 second exposures to capture the beam; check whether the light is still active.
  • Shoot from the beach or a jetty to place the tower against open sky and sea.
  • Stormy weather and crashing surf add drama; keep a safe distance from waves on rocks and piers.
  • A telephoto from across a bay compresses the tower against cliffs or the moon.
  • Many lighthouses are on private or Coast Guard property — check public access and opening hours.

Season: Summer brings open towers and tours; autumn and winter offer storms, fewer crowds and lower sun angles.