Built in 1897, the Rouleau Point Range Lights guide vessels through the waters off Washington Island, Michigan. This pair of range lights—a front and rear tower working in alignment—helped mariners safely navigate the surrounding shoals and channels of northern Lake Michigan. The lights remain active aids to navigation maintained by the Coast Guard.

The towers are not open to the public, and their offshore island location makes access limited to private boat. This remoteness adds to their appeal for lighthouse enthusiasts seeking lesser-known sites. The best photography opportunities come during summer months from the water, when golden-hour light illuminates the towers against the lake horizon.

Nearby, explore Washington Island’s rugged shoreline and other historic Lake Michigan lighthouses.

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