Map to Island
Travel Instructions: The non-lighthouse side of Middle Island can be seen from the lookout at the
leave from here.  To reach the boat ramp, travel approximately 7 miles north from Alpena on Highway
23 to Rockport Road.  Rockport Road is a dead-end dirt road. Take Rockport Road east 2.2 miles
Travel Instructions: The non-lighthouse side of Middle Island can be seen from the lookout at the
where it will turn north and lead 1.5 miles to the boat ramp.   Turn right at the end of the road to reach
where it will turn north and lead 1.5 miles to the boat ramp.   Turn right at the end of the road to reach
the public boat launch/ramp.  This area is where I will pick you up.  The ramp is usually not that busy
of boat ramp traffic.  Guest vehicles should be parked overnight on the upper level parking area to
the south of the boat ramp.
Use this interactive map below to get driving directions.  Zoom in
and out to show where you are in relationship to Middle Island and
Rockport Harbor.  To get to Rockport Road by GPS, put the address
of 3550 Rockport Road, Alpena, Michigan into your search.  This
will get you to the beginning of the road - don't stop here...look below.
Middle Island's Lighthouse