Lakeshore Keepers, the nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing West Michigan’s historic lighthouses, announced the release of its 2026 operations season calendar on Jan. 7. It includes details for the lighthouse visiting season, including operating dates, special events, and membership opportunities.
Lakeshore Keepers’ lighthouses are open to the public from May through October, with opening and closing dates varying by location. During operating hours, visitors can explore the grounds, climb the lighthouse towers, browse gift shops, and view archival displays that share the stories of each light. Go to LakeshoreKeepers.org/our-lights/ for tips on visiting and getting there.
White River Light Station will be open from May 12-Oct. 25, 2026. From May 12 through Labor Day, its hours will be 1-5 p.m. on Mondays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the rest of the week. From Sept. 10 through Oct. 25, the lighthouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
Even when the lighthouses are closed for the winter, visitors can stay connected through 24-hour, year-round webcams at White River Light Station (and Big Sable Point). The webcams offer views of waves, ice, snow, and wildlife along Lake Michigan throughout the winter season. Webcams can be found at LakeshoreKeepers.org.
