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Ocracoke Lighthouse

A sight in Ocracoke Village, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Ocracoke Lighthouse in Ocracoke Village
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Why go

1823 whitewashed lighthouse, the oldest operating in North Carolina.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ocracoke, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 3 sights and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Springer's Point Nature Preserve and Silver Lake Harbor. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Ocracoke Village
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Ocracoke, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Springer's Point Nature Preserve

    Maritime forest trail to a sound beach linked to Blackbeard's hangout.

    Outdoors · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Silver Lake Harbor

    Village harbor ringed by docks, shops and seafood spots; best explored by bike.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    SMacNally's Raw Bar & Grill

    Dockside raw bar on Silver Lake for shrimp, oysters and fish tacos.

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum

    Island history museum in a historic house near the ferry docks.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Back Porch Restaurant

    Long-running Ocracoke dinner spot: local seafood and hand-cut steaks on a screened porch.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    British Cemetery

    Graves of British sailors from HMS Bedfordshire, sunk off the island in 1942.

    Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Ocracoke Lighthouse is a stop on our Outer Banks Beach Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Ocracoke

Ocracoke Lighthouse is our only sight pick in Ocracoke; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Ocracoke guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Ocracoke run from 56°F in January to 83°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Ocracoke Lighthouse itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Ocracoke from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ocracoke weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Ocracoke Lighthouse, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
360 Lighthouse Rd, Ocracoke, NC 27960, USA
Coordinates
35.10903, -75.98609
Destination
Ocracoke, North Carolina

Ocracoke Lighthouse: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ocracoke Lighthouse?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Ocracoke Lighthouse. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ocracoke Lighthouse?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Not open for climbing; restoration work limits access around the keepers' quarters.

Is Ocracoke Lighthouse free?

Yes, we list Ocracoke Lighthouse as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Ocracoke Lighthouse?

Ocracoke Lighthouse is at 360 Lighthouse Rd, Ocracoke, NC 27960, USA, in Ocracoke Village. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ocracoke Lighthouse?

Ocracoke Lighthouse appears on Outer Banks Beach Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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