Frying Pan Island Light
St. Marys River · Michigan
Standing guard over the De Tour Passage since 1879, Frying Pan Island Light marks the critical turning point where Lake Huron meets the St. Marys River. This active navigational aid guides freighters through one of the Great Lakes’ busiest shipping corridors. The lighthouse is not open to the public, but its island setting makes it a striking subject from the water. Charter a boat from De Tour Village for the best views, with golden hour in summer offering ideal photography conditions against the open lake backdrop. Nearby, visitors can watch massive ore carriers pass from De Tour Reef Light viewpoint, explore Drummond Island’s rugged trails, or catch the ferry to scenic Les Cheneaux Islands.
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Nearby Discoveries
10 places to explore within 30 miles
Six Mile Point Range Rear Light
0.5 miles away
Pipe Island Light
2.1 miles away
DeTour Reef Light
2.6 miles away
Lime Island State Recreation Area
9 miles away
St. Mary’s River Lower Range Front Light
10.4 miles away
Round Island Light (St. Mary’s River)
10.4 miles away
Spectacle Reef Light
18.8 miles away
Winter Point Range Front Light
20.4 miles away
Harwood Point East Range Front Light
20.4 miles away
