Grays Reef Light Station
Grays Reef Light Station, Art Deco lighthouse in Lake Michigan, United States
The concrete light station features an octagonal tower rising 20 meters above Lake Michigan with a flashing red beacon visible for 15 nautical miles.
Congress allocated funds in 1934 for the construction of this permanent lighthouse, which replaced earlier light vessels operating since 1891 at Grays Reef.
The station represents maritime navigation developments in the Great Lakes, marking the approach to the Straits of Mackinac for commercial and recreational vessels.
Located 6.1 kilometers west of Waugoshance Island, the automated lighthouse continues to guide ships through the waters near St. Ignace, Michigan.
The station combines geometric Art Deco elements with specialized maritime engineering, including a Fresnel lens that operated until technological modernization in 1976.
Location: Emmet County
Architectural style: Art Deco
Height: 20 m
GPS coordinates: 45.76582,-85.15348
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:03
Mackinac Bridge
33.6 km
Fort Michilimackinac
32.5 km
Waugoshance Light
5.4 km
Cut River Bridge
31.2 km
Wilderness State Park
19.8 km
White Shoal Light
8.6 km
Fort Michilimackinac State Park
32.5 km
Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Preserve
31.9 km
The Headlands
28.8 km
St. Helena Island Light
24.6 km
McGulpin Point Light
29.6 km
Ile Aux Galets
10.1 km
Beaver Island Harbor Light
27.7 km
Mormon Print Shop
28.6 km
Mama Mia's Pizza
33.1 km
Feodar Protar Cabin
32.6 km
Forrest J. Stimpson House
33.2 km
Gros Cap Archaeological District
29.6 km
Tunnel of Trees
28.9 km
Sacred Heart-Gros Cap Church
27.7 km
Old Mackinac Point Light
33 km
The Wacky Taxidermy and Miniatures Museum
33.2 km
Mackinaw Bridge Museum
33.1 km
Beaver Island Toy Museum & Shop
27.6 km
Michigan State Ferry System Historical Marker
33.2 km
Mackinaw City Historical Marker
33.3 km
Gros Cap and Saint Helena Island Historical Marker
29.4 km
Mackinaw City Municipal Building
33.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes