New Dungeness Lighthouse
Washington
New Dungeness Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Washington, first lit in 1857. Its official name is New Dungeness Light. The tower stands 62 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Smith Island Lighthouse, 15 mi away. It is open to visitors.
New Dungeness Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
First lit
1857
Tower height
62 ft
Light 66 ft above water
Official name
New Dungeness Light
About New Dungeness Lighthouse
The New Dungeness Lighthouse is a functioning aid to navigation on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, located on the Dungeness Spit in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge near Sequim, Clallam County, in the U.S. state of Washington. It has been in continuous operation since 1857, although the current lighthouse tower is 26 feet (7.9 m) shorter than when first constructed.
New Dungeness Lighthouse sits at 48.1822, -123.1047 in Washington. The closest other lighthouses are Smith Island Lighthouse (15 mi), Ediz Hook Lighthouse (16 mi) and Point Wilson Lighthouse (16 mi). Washington has 28 lighthouses in all.
Visiting New Dungeness Lighthouse
New Dungeness 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
- Architect
- Ammi B. Young
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Lighthouses near New Dungeness Lighthouse
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Smith Island Lighthouse
15 mi away
Ediz Hook Lighthouse
16 mi away
Point Wilson Lighthouse
16 mi away
Admiralty Head Lighthouse
20 mi away
Cattle Point Lighthouse
20 mi away
Marrowstone Point Lighthouse
20 mi away
Also close to New Dungeness Lighthouse: Lime Kiln Lighthouse 23 mi · Burrows Island Lighthouse 27 mi · Point No Point Lighthouse 33 mi · Turn Point Lighthouse 36 mi · Mukilteo Lighthouse 40 mi · Patos Island Lighthouse 42 mi · West Point Lighthouse 47 mi
Questions about New Dungeness Lighthouse
Where is New Dungeness Lighthouse?
New Dungeness Lighthouse is in Washington, at 48.1822, -123.1047. The nearest other lighthouse is Smith Island Lighthouse, 15 mi away.
Can you visit New Dungeness Lighthouse?
Yes. New Dungeness Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
When was New Dungeness Lighthouse built?
New Dungeness Lighthouse was first lit in 1857.
How tall is New Dungeness Lighthouse?
The tower is 62 feet (19 m) tall, and its light sits 66 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near New Dungeness Lighthouse?
The closest are Smith Island Lighthouse (15 mi), Ediz Hook Lighthouse (16 mi) and Point Wilson Lighthouse (16 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on New Dungeness Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.