An active 1893 lighthouse (rebuilt from an 1801 original) on the northeastern tip of Cape Poge, standing 63 feet above the dunes and visible nine miles out to sea; part of the Trustees' Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge.
What to expect
Accessibility
Reaching the lighthouse requires OSV or a multi-mile walk on soft sand; not wheelchair accessible
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round, notable during shorebird nesting season
Managed by
The Trustees of Reservations
WebsiteWhat's here
Not here
No restrooms
Nearest restrooms at Dike Bridge/Mytoi staging area, several miles away
Common questions
How far a walk is the lighthouse from the gatehouse?
Several miles along East Beach; most visitors reach it by permitted OSV rather than on foot.
Is there an entry fee at Cape Poge Lighthouse?
No, entry is free.
Is Cape Poge Lighthouse wheelchair accessible?
Reaching the lighthouse requires OSV or a multi-mile walk on soft sand; not wheelchair accessible
What rules should I know at Cape Poge Lighthouse?
Remote location; several miles of soft sand from the nearest staffed point, OSV or fitness for a long walk required.