West Quoddy Head Light
Lubec, ME
A red-and-white striped lighthouse on the easternmost point of the US mainland, with cliff trails above the strong tides of Quoddy Narrows. State park fee; Campobello Island in Canada is across the bridge from Lubec.
West Quoddy Head Light is a striped lighthouse near Lubec, Maine, at the eastern end of Quoddy Head State Park, which covers 481 acres. The address is 973 South Lubec Road. The tower looks out over Sail Rock, which according to Visit Lubec is the easternmost point of land in the continental US.
The tower was first built in 1808, rebuilt in 1830 and 1858, and automated in 1988. It still has its original Fresnel lens and is maintained by the US Coast Guard. In the 1858 keeper’s house, a free visitor center run by volunteers shows exhibits on lighthouse history, ocean ecology, wildlife and fishing; a small gallery presents work by local artists.
According to Lonely Planet you can usually visit the tower on Saturdays in July and August, and on Maine Open Lighthouse Day in September. The visitor center is open in the warmer months. Check the times in advance.
- Nearest town
- Lubec, ME
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 44.8152, -66.9505
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is West Quoddy Head Light?
West Quoddy Head Light is in Lubec, ME, at GPS 44.8152, -66.9505. It is about 4 mi from Campobello Island.
Can you camp near West Quoddy Head Light?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cobscook Bay State Park Campground, about 10 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass West Quoddy Head Light?
West Quoddy Head Light is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Acadia and Downeast Maine to West Quoddy Head and Granite, tides and the first sunrise – by camper through Acadia and Maine’s Down East coast.
What is there to see near West Quoddy Head Light?
Places worth a stop nearby: Schoodic Point (64 mi), Shore Path, Bar Harbor (68 mi), Thunder Hole (70 mi) and Cadillac Mountain (70 mi).
When is the best time to visit West Quoddy Head Light?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)