Point Betsie Light stands on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Lake Township, Benzie County, marking the south entrance to the Manitou Passage since 1854. One of Michigan’s most photographed lighthouses, its white tower and attached keeper’s dwelling sit directly on the beach, offering dramatic backdrops against crashing waves and sunsets.
The lighthouse remains an active navigational aid operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. While the tower is not open for climbing, visitors can walk the beach and explore the grounds. Late summer and fall provide the best photography conditions, with vivid sunsets and occasional storm-driven waves.
Nearby, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Betsie Valley Trail, and the charming town of Frankfort offer additional exploration.
Explore Nearby
- White Pine Trail State Park — State Park in Michigan
- Interlochen State Park — State Park in Michigan
- Historic Michigan Road Byway Alternate — Scenic Byway in Indiana
- Huron–Manistee National Forest — National Forest in Michigan
- Newport State Park — Dark Sky Site in Wisconsin
