Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse
Maine
Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Maine, first lit in 1872. Its official name is Burnt Coat Harbor Light. The tower stands 33 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, 8.1 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1872
Tower height
33 ft
Light 75 ft above water
Official name
Burnt Coat Harbor Light
About Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse
The Burnt Coat Harbor Light Station is a lighthouse on Swan's Island, Maine. It is located on Hockamock Head, at the entrance to Burnt Coat Harbor and at the end of Harbor Road.
Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse sits at 44.1341, -68.4472 in Maine. The closest other lighthouses are Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse (8.1 mi), Blue Hill Bay Lighthouse (8.3 mi) and Great Duck Island Lighthouse (10 mi). Maine has 68 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse
Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 33 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse
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Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
8.1 mi away
Blue Hill Bay Lighthouse
8.3 mi away
Great Duck Island Lighthouse
10 mi away
Isle au Haut Lighthouse
11 mi away
Deer Isle Thorofare Lighthouse
13 mi away
Bear Island Lighthouse
14 mi away
Also close to Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse: Baker Island Lighthouse 14 mi · Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse 16 mi · Eagle Island Lighthouse 17 mi · Pumpkin Island Lighthouse 19 mi · Winter Harbor Lighthouse 19 mi · Goose Rocks Lighthouse 19 mi · Mount Desert Lighthouse 20 mi · Egg Rock Lighthouse 22 mi
Questions about Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse
Where is Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse?
Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse is in Maine, at 44.1341, -68.4472. The nearest other lighthouse is Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, 8.1 mi away.
Can you visit Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse?
Yes. Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 33 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse built?
Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse was first lit in 1872.
How tall is Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse?
The tower is 33 feet (10 m) tall, and its light sits 75 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse?
The closest are Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse (8.1 mi), Blue Hill Bay Lighthouse (8.3 mi) and Great Duck Island Lighthouse (10 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Burnt Coat Harbor Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.