History:
Guiding ships into Erie Harbor since 1858, this square, metal pierhead light is located at the end of the Erie Harbor Channel. Visitors can walk out to the light and watch the boat traffic in the harbor channel.

Source: Pennsylvania State Parks

Latitude/Longitude: 42°09'N 80°04'W

• From I-90 at the PA/Ohio border, take I-90 east to exit 18 (old exit 5), SR832.
• At the end of the ramp take a left onto SR832, Sterretania Rd.
• Take SR832 for 5.9 miles until you get to the intersection with Route 20.
• At the lights, go straight across the intersection onto Peninsula Rd.
• Follow the road for about 6 miles or so into Presque Isle State Park. Once in the park, follow the signs for the lighthouse. Eventually you will be on a road that parallels the beach. You'll see the Presque Isle lighthouse on the left.
• Continue on that road for a few miles.
• You'll see a sign on the left for the Coast Guard base. Take a left onto that road.
• Follow the road to the end at the parking lot. Park there and walk the concrete breakwater out to the lighthouse.

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