Important News:  All of Tawas Point State Park will be closed beginning March 24.  There will be no entry to the park, even for walkers, due to the repaving project.  Expected date of completion is May 31.

Note:  A Michigan State Parks Recreation Passport is required for entry to the park.  

The lighthouse opens Tuesday, June 3 with the first Tuesdays at the Lighthouse event.  In June, July, and August only the lighthouse is open on Tuesdays from noon to 4pm for self-guided tours by donation.  In September and October, the lighthouse is closed on Tuesday. Daily scheduled tours are hourly beginning at noon with the last tour starting at 4pm.  Tickets are available in the gift shop. See table below for specific dates and times.  This information is subject to change as necessary.

Tours

Tickets are available at the Gift Shop which is located near the lighthouse.  When the gift shop is closed, tours are available by donation between the hours of noon and 5pm.

Admission for guided tours of the lighthouse:

• $5 for adult

• $2 for children ages 5 to 17

• Children ages 4 or younger admitted free, must be accompanied by an adult

•  See schedule below for “by donation” dates

Additional Information

• Tours are limited to the hours listed below with a maximum of 20 people per tour.

• Due to the size of the lantern room, only 5 people can be in the tower at a time.

• Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the museum. 

• An adult must accompany a child when climbing the tower stairs.

• Backpacks may not be worn on the tower stairs.  There is an alcove at the foot of the stairs to leave items at the bottom.

• For safety, children cannot be carried up the tower stairs, either in arms or in a baby carrier.

• The composition of groups for climbing to the lantern room in the tower will be coordinated by the Keepers.

• No wet bathing suits are allowed in the lighthouse and shoes must be worn; no flip flops or  open-toed shoes are allowed when climbing the tower stairs. 

• No food or drink is allowed in the museum. No animals are allowed in the lighthouse except certified Service Dogs.  Emotional Support or Therapy dogs are not allowed.

• Visitors and Keepers are not allowed in the tower during a storm when lightning is in the area.  

• The Keepers, in communication with State Park staff,  will monitor the weather and determine when tower climbs can take place before and after a storm

Click here for a downloadable schedule for 2025..