Heceta Head Lighthouse
Oregon
Heceta Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Oregon, first lit in 1892. Its official name is Heceta Head Light. The tower stands 36 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse, 11 mi away. You can stay the night there.
Heceta Head Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Overnight stays
First lit
1892
Tower height
36 ft
Light 112 ft above water
Official name
Heceta Head Light
About Heceta Head Lighthouse
Heceta Head Light is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast 13 miles (21 km) north of Florence, and 13 miles (21 km) south of Yachats in the United States. It is located at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint, a state park, midway up a 205-foot-tall (62 m) headland.
Heceta Head Lighthouse sits at 44.1374, -124.1278 in Oregon. The closest other lighthouses are Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse (11 mi), Umpqua River Lighthouse (33 mi) and Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (34 mi). Oregon has 15 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Heceta Head Lighthouse
Heceta Head Lighthouse takes overnight guests as an inn or B&B, so the way inside is to book a stay.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Heceta Head Lighthouse
Where is Heceta Head Lighthouse?
Heceta Head Lighthouse is in Oregon, at 44.1374, -124.1278. The nearest other lighthouse is Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
Can you visit Heceta Head Lighthouse?
Yes, as an overnight guest. Heceta Head Lighthouse takes guests as an inn or B&B, so the way inside is to book a stay.
When was Heceta Head Lighthouse built?
Heceta Head Lighthouse was first lit in 1892.
How tall is Heceta Head Lighthouse?
The tower is 36 feet (11 m) tall, and its light sits 112 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Heceta Head Lighthouse?
The closest are Cleft of the Rock Lighthouse (11 mi), Umpqua River Lighthouse (33 mi) and Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (34 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Heceta Head Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.