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Lighthouses in Keweenaw County, Michigan

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

Top lighthouses

Isle Royale LightLighthouse
Isle Royale LightKeweenaw County
Rock Harbor LightLighthouse
Rock Harbor LightKeweenaw County
Copper Harbor LightLighthouse
Copper Harbor LightKeweenaw County
Eagle Harbor LightLighthouse
Eagle Harbor LightKeweenaw County
Eagle River LightLighthouse
Eagle River LightKeweenaw County
Passage Island LightLighthouse
Passage Island LightKeweenaw County
Rock of Ages LightLighthouse
Rock of Ages LightKeweenaw County
Sand Hills LightLighthouse
Sand Hills LightKeweenaw County
Gull Rock Light StationLighthouse
Gull Rock Light StationKeweenaw County
Manitou Island Light StationLighthouse
Manitou Island Light StationKeweenaw County
Mendota LightLighthouse
Mendota LightKeweenaw County
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Copper Harbor Front Range LightKeweenaw County
Lighthouse
Manitou Island LighthouseKeweenaw County
Lighthouse
North Piech LighthouseKeweenaw County
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Copper Harbor Rear Range LighthouseKeweenaw 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.