Go See It

DeTour Reef Light: Go See It

1931 reef lighthouse a mile off Point DeTour at the mouth of the St. Marys River, carrying the 1861 shore tower's lantern; summer keeper stays only.

The facts

Address

Boats leave from DeTour State Harbor, 600 Ontario St., DeTour Village, MI 49725. The light is on DeTour Reef about a mile off Point DeTour.

From Marquette: 204 mi via M-28 E, to DeTour State Harbor
Cost: Assistant Keeper's Room (sleeps 4) $750 weekend (DRLPS). Weekday rates are lower. Ages over 12 only.
Season: 2027 reservations open at noon Jan. 1, 2027.
Hours: Keeper stays only, with boat transport Fridays and Sundays; public tours run occasionally (DRLPS).
From the Bridge: 1 hr 3 min (59.4 mi) via I-75 N and M-134 E, to DeTour State Harbor

1931 reef lighthouse a mile off Point DeTour at the mouth of the St. Marys River, carrying the 1861 shore tower’s lantern; summer keeper stays only.

The 1908 Fresnel lens is on display at the DeTour Passage Historical Museum in the village.
DRLPS. 906-493-6609, PO Box 307, Drummond Island MI 49726.

Verified October 5, 2026