One of the most picturesque lighthouses on the Maine Coast, the Pemaquid Point Light sits atop a rocky ledge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and is located just 17 miles south of Newcastle. Built in 1827, this 32 foot high white fieldstone conical tower is still active today. The restored keeper’s house has been turned into a Fisherman’s Museum. The lighthouse is accessible by car.

In Thomaston, turn south toward Port Clyde. Marshall Point light, built in 1823 and refurbished in 1858, consists of the keepers house and a foot bridge out to a 26 foot white granite tower. The restored keeper’s house has been turned into a lighthouse/nautical museum and gift shop. The lighthouse is accessible by car.

Near Rockland, you’ll find the village of Owls Head, home to the Owls Head Light. The lighthouse is situated on an elevated peninsula some 65 feet above sea level. A short walk from the parking area brings you past the keeper’s house (still used as quarters by the Coast Guard), and up a weaving wooden walkway to the 20 foot high white granite tower. Built in 1826 to mark the south entrance to Rockland Harbor, this elevated light offers spectacular views over Penobscot Bay.

In the town of Rockland, the tower stands at the end of a 7/8 mile long granite breakwater in Rockland Harbor. Built in 1888 and completed in 1902, the light consists of an 18 foot high white square tower atop a fog signal house. The parking area is a short walk from the beginning of the breakwater. The nearly 1 mile walk to the end of the breakwater offers panoramic vistas and up-close views, as ships sail by.

As you descend into Marine Park, the lighthouse is in the distance as you look out to sea. This 31 foot high light was decommissioned in the 1930’s and is privately owned. Unfortunately, you can’t get close to this light by car or foot. A boat ride from the Rockport Harbor does offer one a close up view of this white square tower that was built in 1850 and rebuilt in 1874. Indian Island light is located on the east entrance to Rockport Harbor.

The Curtis Island light is still active and is located out on Curtis Island, at the entrance into Camden Harbor. Originally built in 1836, and rebuilt in the late 1800’s, the white cylindrical tower is 26 feet high and offers panoramic views of the Penobscot islands and Camden harbor. Originally known as Negro island, Curtis Island is now owned and maintained by the village of Camden. The island is open to the public, but is only accessible by non-motorized means (kayak, row boat, etc…). The best view of the light (on the mainland) is from Beacon Avenue, and a public access trail leads you down to the shoreline where you’ll find a small sitting area, perfect for a picnic.