Rock Harbor Lighthouse

Best Lighthouse on the Island

Isle Royale is the National Park for lighthouses with 4 around the island but only one is on the main island, Rock Island Lighthouse. It is the prettiest and most well-kept of the four as visitors ca...

Interesting historical lighthouse

The trip to the Rock Island Lighthouse requires a 2 hour boat ride from Rock Harbor. The boats run once a week. There is a 1 mile hike through a narrow path to get to the lighthouse. Wear long pants a...

Nice Lighthouse, Museum & View

Built in 1855, the Rock Harbor Lighthouse (the correct name) is the oldest lighthouse on Isle Royale and has been restored with a small but excellent museum on the ground floor and the tower can be cl...

Great view

The lighthouse can only be accessed via water. It’s a short 10 minute walk to the lighthouse from the dock. It’s worth it. If you like history, there is a great little museum / history center on the...

Excellent museum in small space!

Take boat tour from Rock Harbor. Includes Edison Fisheries. Worthwhile. Easy hike from boat (.1 miles) with subtle ups and downs. Not paved trail.