Silver Beach County Park

Overlooking Lake Michigan and the mouth of the St. Joseph River, the Shadowland Pavilion at Silver Beach is an ideal location for a group gathering during the warmer months. It can accommodate up to 160 people seated at picnic tables and includes a charcoal grill and electrical outlets. (It is also a great location for an outdoor concert!)

North Pier Lighthouse

Throughout the constant weather changes in St. Joseph, one thing remains the same: no matter what the season is, the lighthouse always looks magnificent. In 1832 the St. Joseph lighthouse was first built on the North Pier. Its outer light was rebuilt in 1907 when the pier was extended an extra 1000 feet. The same year the North Pier's inner light, the red roofed structure, was also built. This structure contained a fog signal building and a tower with a round cast-iron lantern. That foghorn was taken out of commission in 1970 and replaced with an electric signal. The sound was preserved though on a 22 minute tape. Today, the lighthouse is still used to aid boats and ships as they navigate through the waters of Lake Michigan. Click here for photos.