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The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake, and sits on the namesake peninsula. New Presque Isle Light is the tallest lighthouse tower accessible by the public on the Great Lakes.

Location: Presque Isle County
Address: 4500 E Grand Lake Rd, Presque Isle, MI 49777
Coordinates: 45°21′23.5″N 83°29′32.4″W
Constructed: 1870
Construction: brick, Italianate bracketing
Automated: 1970
Height: 113 ft (34 m)
Shape: Conical
Markings: white w/dwelling attached
First lit: 1870
Focal height 123 ft (37 m)
Lens: Third order Fresnel lens (original), Airport beacon (current)
Range: 22 nmi (41 km; 25 mi)
Characteristic: Flashing White 15s

I visited here on May 10 2023.

Presque Isle Light Station is a complex of three historic buildings including a lighthouse tower and two keeper's residences. Located on the Lake Huron shoreline near Presque Isle Harbor,

The lighthouse is owned by Presque Isle Township and managed by Presque Isle Township Museum Society. Grounds open, dwelling/tower open in season.

The buildings and grounds are open to the public daily from 10am - 6pm, mid-May through mid-October. The 1905 Keeper's House is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11am- 4pm, Thursday through Monday.

Access: Car