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Ludington Beach State Park

A few miles south of the Nordhouse Dunes lies Ludington Beach State Park. A two mile walk down the beach brings you to this magnificent lighthouse, the Big Sable Point Light. While the light is no longer manned, there is a souvenir shop, and you can take the stairs to the top of the light, wehre the view along the marshes and beach is quite captivating. An easier trail leads back through marshes along the bluff to the State Park, and the drive-in camprgound.

This spot was called Grande Point au Sable when the light first shone in 1867. The original 112 ft brick tower had a third-order lens, and an attached keeper's house. By the early 1900's the tower had deteriorated severely and so was encased in iron plates, with cement poured between the plates and the original brickwork. It was also at this time that the middle section of the tower was painted black as a daymark. The light was automated in 1985 with a 300mm plastic lens.

You can visit the grounds, and climb the tower from May 1 to October 31 seven days a week from 10 am to 5:00 pm. Take Lakeshore Drive (M-116) out of Ludington to the park, then walk about 1.5 miles on Lighthouse Trail to the beach.

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		Dunes Sunset Dunes Camping Ludington Beach State Park
A few miles south of the Nordhouse Dunes lies Ludington Beach State Park. A two mile walk down the beach brings you to this magnificent lighthouse, the Big Sable Point Light. While the light is no longer manned, there is a souvenir shop, and you can take the stairs to the top of the light, wehre the view along the marshes and beach is quite captivating. An easier trail leads back through marshes along the bluff to the State Park, and the drive-in camprgound. This spot was called Grande Point au Sable when the light first shone in 1867. The original 112 ft brick tower had a third-order lens, and an attached keeper's house. By the early 1900's the tower had deteriorated severely and so was encased in iron plates, with cement poured between the plates and the original brickwork. It was also at this time that the middle section of the tower was painted black as a daymark. The light was automated in 1985 with a 300mm plastic lens. You can visit the grounds, and climb the tower from May 1 to October 31 seven days a week from 10 am to 5:00 pm. Take Lakeshore Drive (M-116) out of Ludington to the park, then walk about 1.5 miles on Lighthouse Trail to the beach.

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