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 Peninsula Point, MI    
Lighthouse accessible by car and a short, easy walk.Lighthouse open for climbing.
Description: The square brick tower standing alone near the tip of Peninsula Point was originally connected to living quarters for the keeper and his family. After being gutted by a fire in 1959, the dwelling portion of the lighthouse was torn down. Signs of the dwelling's foundation can still be seen on the north side of the tower.

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Location: Located at the tip of the peninsula, which separates Little Bay De Noc from Big Bay De Noc.
Latitude: 45.6681
Longitude: -86.96702

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Travel Instructions: From Highway 2, 2.8 miles east of Rapid River, take the exit towards Stonington and travel south on County Road 513. Follow CR 513 for 17.7 miles to the tip of the peninsula, where you will find the Peninsula Point Lighthouse. The last mile of the journey, which is a narrow, winding, dirt road, is not recommended for recreational vehicles or trailers over sixteen feet long or eight feet high.

The lighthouse is owned by the USDA-Forest Service and managed by Hiawatha National Forest. Grounds open, tower open.

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