Lighthouse Tours:
The lighthouse is open for limited (16 visitors per tour) ranger-led tours. Day of tour passes are
available on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be reserved in person at the interpretive
center no earlier than 10 a.m. on the day of the tour. Tours are offered (conditions permitting) as
follows:
 October 1 – 15: Tours are offered every day at 11:00 a.m., 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and
4:00 p.m.
 October 16 – 31: Tours are offered every day at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
 November 1 through June 30: Tours are offered Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. (no tours Tuesday or Thursday)
 July through September: Tours every day. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance –
for a limited number of tours. To make an advance reservation phone 1-877-6777 or visit
recreation.gov .
Please be aware that a small administrative fee will be required to hold each ticket reservation.
What to expect:
The climb is strenuous! Visitors with heart, respiratory or other medical conditions, or who have
trouble climbing stairs, should use their own discretion as to whether to climb the tower.
Tours are typically 45 minutes long, and are not designed for children under five years of age; all children must be 45” tall to climb the tower stairs.
The lighthouse may close at any time if weather conditions are unsafe or staff is unavailable.
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Children must be at least 42" tall and capable of climbing 114 steps on their own.
Children under 12 must be escorted by someone 16 years of age or older.
No person may be lifted or carried on the stairs or landings.
Running, jumping, or stomping on stairs and landings is prohibited.
Smoke, food and drink are not allowed.
No pets; service animals are permitted.
Do not arrive in heels over 1 ½ inches high, flip flops, or in bare feet.
Please leave large backpacks, tripods, balls and other toys in your vehicle.