Hunting Island Lighthouse
South Carolina
Hunting Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in South Carolina, first lit in 1859. It was deactivated in 1933. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Combahee Bank Lighthouse, 6.3 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Hunting Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1859
Deactivated 1933
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
Nearest lighthouse
Combahee Bank Lighthouse
6.3 mi away
About Hunting Island Lighthouse
The Hunting Island Light is located in Hunting Island State Park on Hunting Island near Beaufort, South Carolina. Although no longer used as a functioning lighthouse, the tower is a fixture at the state park and is open to visitors.
Hunting Island Lighthouse sits at 32.3750, -80.4383 in South Carolina. The closest other lighthouses are Combahee Bank Lighthouse (6.3 mi), Parris Island Range Lights (15 mi) and Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse (23 mi). South Carolina has 15 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Hunting Island Lighthouse
Hunting Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
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Lighthouses near Hunting Island Lighthouse
All lighthouses in South Carolina →Combahee Bank Lighthouse
6.3 mi away
Parris Island Range Lights
15 mi away
Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse
23 mi away
Harbour Town Lighthouse
27 mi away
Haig Point Range Lights
28 mi away
Bloody Point Range Lights
32 mi away
Also close to Hunting Island Lighthouse: Savannah Lighthouse 33 mi · Tybee Island Lighthouse 34 mi · Cockspur Island Lighthouse 35 mi · Tybee Island Range Front Lighthouse 36 mi · Morris Island Lighthouse 39 mi · Castle Pinckney Lighthouse 41 mi · Fort Ripley Shoal Lighthouse 41 mi · Fort Sumter Range Lights 42 mi
Questions about Hunting Island Lighthouse
Where is Hunting Island Lighthouse?
Hunting Island Lighthouse is in South Carolina, at 32.3750, -80.4383. The nearest other lighthouse is Combahee Bank Lighthouse, 6.3 mi away.
Can you visit Hunting Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Hunting Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Hunting Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Hunting Island Lighthouse built?
Hunting Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1859. It was deactivated in 1933.
What lighthouses are near Hunting Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Combahee Bank Lighthouse (6.3 mi), Parris Island Range Lights (15 mi) and Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse (23 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Hunting Island Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.