In 1962, a 250-watt white light was installed. The station is fully automated and the light is maintained by the Coast Guard. Today, the lighthouse sits in Presque Isle State Park. The building serves as the residence of the park manager. There are numerous trails and beaches, and abundant wildlife.
Boat tours are available.
Perry's Monument in Misery Bay commemorates Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's victory over the English in the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813. Perry's vessels were built in Presque Isle Bay and stationed in Misery Bay during the winter of 1813-1814. The first channel light was established 1828, and marked the southeastern tip of the peninsula. During an 1857 gale, the light was toppled by a schooner. The light was replaced in 1858 by a cast iron tower.