It is located in a county park near Port Austin, MI. It was put in to service in 1848. It's tower stands 89 feet and it is an active lighthouse. The park has a campground. The lighthouse is open to the public weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and is home to two museums. There Phone number is : (989) 428-5177

Only the Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse society offers guided tours by advance reservation.

There Phone number is : (989) 428-5177

Anyone may contact them through there website :

http://www.pointeauxbarqueslighthouse.org

or email them direct at :

president@pointeauxbarqueslighthouse.org

The Lighthouse is operated and maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard.