Maine is famous for its lighthouses. Castine has it’s very own and is a great spot to look out over Penobscot Bay. Traveling further on the coast, we can provide more details.
Each year the American Lighthouse Foundation offers the Mid-Coast Maine Lighthouse Challenge. This is a unique opportunity to visit 7 of the best lighthouses in Maine. This event takes place near the end of June each year.
Dyce’s Head Castine, Maine
Built in 1828, the Dyce Head lighthouse was designed to help guide ships on the Penobscot river. It was in continuous usage until 1935 and has been restored in 1997. Now owned by the town of Castine it is a destination to be seen for all visitors to Castine, Maine. Dyce Head Lighthouse is just a short waterfront stroll from the Pentagoet Inn and is part of the United States Lighthouse Society’s tour.
Pumpkin Island Lighthouse
Situated off Condon Point in Little Deer Isle, Maine, the Pumkpin Island Lighthouse sits on a small island of less than two acres. The lighthouse was built in 1854 to guide ships through Eggemoggin Reach. In use until 1933 the lighthouse was one of the first in Maine to use a Fresnel lens which was seen for up to 9 nautical miles.
Owls Head Lighthouse
Owls Head Light was built in 1825, on the south side of Rockland Harbor. Even though the tower was only twenty-six-feet-tall, its light could be seen for sixteen miles due to its elevated location.
In 2007, the Coast Guard leased the tower to the American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF). During the summer of 2010, ALF restored it to its original 1852 appearance. Owls Head is a great place to visit and enjoy the view of surrounding islands. From the lighthouse you can see Camden, Islesboro and North Haven.
Bass Harbor Lighthouse
The Bass Harbor Lighthouse, situated on Acadia National Park land, stands 56 feet above mean high water and is accessible by car off of State Route 102A. The panoramic ocean view from the lighthouse is a recommended day trip from the Pentagoet Inn.
