Managing Organization: U.S. Coast Guard
Notes: This lighthouse is at the entrance to the Portage Ship Canal, on the east pier. Tower Height: 31 Height of Focal Plane: 68 Description of Tower: White octagonal tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1868 Date Present Tower Built: 1920 Date Automated: 1973 Current Use: Active aid to navigation Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: From M 26, follow Jacobsville Road and continue as it becomes Bootjack Road. At a fork in the road bear left on Dreamland Road. Continue for about 10 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right onto a gravel road. Follow to a parking area near the pier. Keweenaw Excursions offers cruises that pass this lighthouse; see www.keweenawexcursions.com/pages/lighthouses.htm or call 906-482-0884, or email Kraig@portup.com.
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