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Cedar Lake Lighthouse

F White🇺🇸Cedar Lake, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cedar Lake Lighthouse

Also known as: Cedar Lake (Lighthouse Restaurant)

A copper lantern crowns a two-story waterfront restaurant building on the shores of Cedar Lake. This structure, first lit in 2009, stands 12 meters above the water. Its white light provides a continuous beam, visible for 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated at East Lakeshore Drive and Constitution Avenue in the town of Cedar Lake, Indiana. The restaurant building itself serves as the foundation for this navigational aid. While visitors can access the site, the lantern structure is not open to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is notable for its unique integration into a commercial establishment, the Lighthouse Restaurant, serving as a distinctive landmark on Cedar Lake.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Tower & Structure

Structure: A copper lantern mounted atop a 2-story waterfront restaurant building.

Location

City
Cedar Lake
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Indiana
Sea Region
Cedar Lake is a 2 mi (3 km) long natural lake in Lake County. Located at East Lakeshore Drive and Constitution Avenue in the town of Cedar Lake.
Latitude
41.3672°
Longitude
-87.4253°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gary Harbor(16.2 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cedar Lake Lighthouse at night?+
Cedar Lake displays the characteristic F White. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cedar Lake Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cedar Lake Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Gary at 15.9 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include MARINE SERVICES CORP (18 NM NNW), East Chicago (18 NM N), Portage (18.6 NM NE), HAMMOND (20.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cedar Lake Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cedar Lake Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Cedar Lake Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cedar Lake Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.