Coquille River Lighthouse
Oregon
Coquille River Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Oregon, first lit in 1895. Its official name is Coquille River Light. It was deactivated in 1939. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Arago Lighthouse, 15 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Coquille River Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1895
Deactivated 1939
Official name
Coquille River Light
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Coquille River Lighthouse
Coquille River Light (formerly known as Bandon Light) is a lighthouse located near Bandon, Oregon, United States. It is currently maintained by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department as a part of Bullards Beach State Park.
Coquille River Lighthouse sits at 43.1239, -124.4242 in Oregon. The closest other lighthouses are Cape Arago Lighthouse (15 mi), Cape Blanco Lighthouse (21 mi) and Umpqua River Lighthouse (39 mi). Oregon has 15 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Coquille River Lighthouse
Coquille River Lighthouse is open to visitors. The tower itself is closed to climbing. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Questions about Coquille River Lighthouse
Where is Coquille River Lighthouse?
Coquille River Lighthouse is in Oregon, at 43.1239, -124.4242. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Arago Lighthouse, 15 mi away.
Can you visit Coquille River Lighthouse?
Yes. Coquille River Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Coquille River Lighthouse?
No. The tower at Coquille River Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was Coquille River Lighthouse built?
Coquille River Lighthouse was first lit in 1895. It was deactivated in 1939.
What lighthouses are near Coquille River Lighthouse?
The closest are Cape Arago Lighthouse (15 mi), Cape Blanco Lighthouse (21 mi) and Umpqua River Lighthouse (39 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Coquille River Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.