Lime Kiln Lighthouse
Washington
Lime Kiln Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Washington, first lit in 1914. Its official name is Lime Kiln Light. The tower stands 39 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Cattle Point Lighthouse, 9.8 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Lime Kiln Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1914
Tower height
39 ft
Light 62 ft above water
Official name
Lime Kiln Light
About Lime Kiln Lighthouse
The Lime Kiln Light is a functioning navigational aid located on Lime Kiln Point overlooking Dead Man's Bay on the western side of San Juan Island, San Juan County, Washington, in the United States. It guides ships through the Haro Straits and is part of Lime Kiln Point State Park, which offers tours during summer months.
Lime Kiln Lighthouse sits at 48.5158, -123.1520 in Washington. The closest other lighthouses are Cattle Point Lighthouse (9.8 mi), Turn Point Lighthouse (13 mi) and Smith Island Lighthouse (20 mi). Washington has 28 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Lime Kiln Lighthouse
Lime Kiln Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change by season, so check locally before you go.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near Lime Kiln Lighthouse
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Cattle Point Lighthouse
9.8 mi away
Turn Point Lighthouse
13 mi away
Smith Island Lighthouse
20 mi away
Burrows Island Lighthouse
20 mi away
Patos Island Lighthouse
21 mi away
New Dungeness Lighthouse
23 mi away
Also close to Lime Kiln Lighthouse: Ediz Hook Lighthouse 31 mi · Point Wilson Lighthouse 32 mi · Point Roberts Lighthouse 32 mi · Admiralty Head Lighthouse 33 mi · Marrowstone Point Lighthouse 36 mi · Semiahmoo Harbor Lighthouse 37 mi
Questions about Lime Kiln Lighthouse
Where is Lime Kiln Lighthouse?
Lime Kiln Lighthouse is in Washington, at 48.5158, -123.1520. The nearest other lighthouse is Cattle Point Lighthouse, 9.8 mi away.
Can you visit Lime Kiln Lighthouse?
Yes. Lime Kiln Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was Lime Kiln Lighthouse built?
Lime Kiln Lighthouse was first lit in 1914.
How tall is Lime Kiln Lighthouse?
The tower is 39 feet (12 m) tall, and its light sits 62 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Lime Kiln Lighthouse?
The closest are Cattle Point Lighthouse (9.8 mi), Turn Point Lighthouse (13 mi) and Smith Island Lighthouse (20 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Lime Kiln Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.