Umpqua River Lighthouse
Oregon
Umpqua River Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Oregon, first lit in 1894. Its official name is Umpqua River Light. The tower stands 66 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Arago Lighthouse, 24 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Umpqua River Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1894
Tower height
66 ft
Light 164 ft above water
Official name
Umpqua River Light
About Umpqua River Lighthouse
The Umpqua River Light is a lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States, located at the mouth of the Umpqua River on Winchester Bay, in Douglas County, Oregon.
Umpqua River Lighthouse sits at 43.6623, -124.1980 in Oregon. The closest other lighthouses are Cape Arago Lighthouse (24 mi), Heceta Head Lighthouse (33 mi) and Coquille River Lighthouse (39 mi). Oregon has 15 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Umpqua River Lighthouse
Umpqua River Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Built of
- Brick
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Questions about Umpqua River Lighthouse
Where is Umpqua River Lighthouse?
Umpqua River Lighthouse is in Oregon, at 43.6623, -124.1980. The nearest other lighthouse is Cape Arago Lighthouse, 24 mi away.
Can you visit Umpqua River Lighthouse?
Yes. Umpqua River Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Umpqua River Lighthouse built?
Umpqua River Lighthouse was first lit in 1894.
How tall is Umpqua River Lighthouse?
The tower is 66 feet (20 m) tall, and its light sits 164 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Umpqua River Lighthouse?
The closest are Cape Arago Lighthouse (24 mi), Heceta Head Lighthouse (33 mi) and Coquille River Lighthouse (39 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Umpqua 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.