Lighthouses Near Charleston, South Carolina
There are 11 lighthouses within 60 miles of Charleston, and two of them are open to visit. The closest is Castle Pinckney Lighthouse, 1.3 mi away, and the best known nearby are Charleston Lighthouse and Morris Island Lighthouse. You can climb the tower at Hunting Island Lighthouse.
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within 60 mi
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Lighthouses you can visit near Charleston
Nearest first, with tours, a museum, an overnight stay or grounds open to walk. Hours change by season, so check before you go.
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All 11 lighthouses within 60 miles of Charleston
Distances are in a straight line from the city center; the drive is longer, and offshore lights are seen from the water or the shore.
- Castle Pinckney Lighthouse South Carolina1.3 mi
- Fort Ripley Shoal Lighthouse South Carolina1.9 mi
- Fort Sumter Range Lights South Carolina3.8 mi
- Sullivan's Island Range Lights South Carolina4.9 mi
- Charleston Lighthouse South Carolina5.3 mi · Grounds open
- Morris Island Lighthouse South Carolina6.3 mi · Seen by boat or from shore
- Bulls Bay Lighthouse South Carolina24 mi
- Combahee Bank Lighthouse South Carolina36 mi
- Hunting Island Lighthouse South Carolina40 mi · Open, climb the tower
- Georgetown Lighthouse South Carolina53 mi
- Parris Island Range Lights South Carolina54 mi · Private, not open
Questions about lighthouses near Charleston
What is the closest lighthouse to Charleston?
Castle Pinckney Lighthouse is the closest, 1.3 mi away in a straight line. Next are Fort Ripley Shoal Lighthouse (1.9 mi) and Fort Sumter Range Lights (3.8 mi).
How many lighthouses are near Charleston?
There are 11 lighthouses within 60 miles of Charleston, SC, 7 of them within 30 miles.
Which lighthouses near Charleston can you visit?
Two of the 11 are open for tours, a museum or a walk around the grounds. The nearest are Charleston Lighthouse (5.3 mi) and Hunting Island Lighthouse (40 mi). Hours change by season, so check before you go.
Can you climb a lighthouse near Charleston?
Yes. Hunting Island Lighthouse (40 mi) opens its tower to climb, usually on set days and seasons.