Barnegat Lighthouse
New Jersey
Barnegat Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New Jersey, first lit in 1835. The tower stands 171 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1944. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Sea Girt Lighthouse, 26 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Barnegat Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1835
Deactivated 1944
Tower height
171 ft
Light 164 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Barnegat Lighthouse
Barnegat Lighthouse (or Barnegat Light, locally nicknamed Old Barney) is a historic lighthouse located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, on the south side of Barnegat Inlet.
Barnegat Lighthouse sits at 39.7643, -74.1062 in New Jersey. The closest other lighthouses are Sea Girt Lighthouse (26 mi), Brigantine Lighthouse (30 mi) and Absecon Lighthouse (32 mi). New Jersey has 23 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Barnegat Lighthouse
Barnegat Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 171 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Architect
- George Meade
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Lighthouses near Barnegat Lighthouse
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Sea Girt Lighthouse
26 mi away
Brigantine Lighthouse
30 mi away
Absecon Lighthouse
32 mi away
Chapel Hill Rear Range Lighthouse
44 mi away
Conover Beacon
45 mi away
Waackaack Rear Range Lighthouse
47 mi away
Also close to Barnegat Lighthouse: Sandy Hook Lighthouse 48 mi
Questions about Barnegat Lighthouse
Where is Barnegat Lighthouse?
Barnegat Lighthouse is in New Jersey, at 39.7643, -74.1062. The nearest other lighthouse is Sea Girt Lighthouse, 26 mi away.
Can you visit Barnegat Lighthouse?
Yes. Barnegat Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Barnegat Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 171 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Barnegat Lighthouse built?
Barnegat Lighthouse was first lit in 1835. It was deactivated in 1944.
How tall is Barnegat Lighthouse?
The tower is 171 feet (52 m) tall, and its light sits 164 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Barnegat Lighthouse?
The closest are Sea Girt Lighthouse (26 mi), Brigantine Lighthouse (30 mi) and Absecon Lighthouse (32 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Barnegat Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.