Ocracoke Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Why pick this one
Ocracoke Lighthouse offers historic viewing in Ocracoke Village and was first lit on August 15, 1824.
Best for
- Viewing a historic lighthouse in Ocracoke Village
- Learning about Ocracoke Inlet's maritime history
- Visiting a National Park Service light station
Look elsewhere if
- Climbing inside a lighthouse is required
Specialties
- historic lighthouse viewing
- maritime history education
Certifications
- National Park Service
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore
What makes them different
- Located in Ocracoke Village at the southern end of Cape Hatteras National Seashore
- Lighthouse construction was completed in 1823
- The lighthouse was first lit on August 15, 1824
- The site provides historical information about Ocracoke Inlet and its role in maritime navigation
- The lighthouse is not open for climbing
- Serves
- Ocracoke
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 360 Lighthouse Rd, Ocracoke, NC 27960
- Phone
- +12524732111
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/ols.htm/...
Services
- lighthouse visitation
- historical interpretation