The oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod, standing on a bluff above 100 feet within Cape Cod National Seashore. The grounds and picnic spots are open to the public year-round free of charge; climbing the tower itself is a paid, seasonal add-on run by the Truro Historical Society.
What to expect
Accessibility
Grounds and overlook are reachable by paved path from the lot; the lighthouse tower itself is not accessible (spiral stairs only)
Managed by
Highland Museum & Lighthouse / Truro Historical Society (tower tours)
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On site
Restroom
Highland House Museum, adjacent to the lighthouse
Picnic area
Picnic spots on the grounds near the bluff overlook
Common questions
Do I have to pay to see the lighthouse?
No fee to walk the grounds or picnic on the bluff; the fee only applies if you climb the tower, which runs seasonally with a minimum height requirement for children.
The grounds stay open year-round, but the tower and museum close after late October and reopen around May 1.
Is there an entry fee at Highland Light?
No, entry is free.
Is Highland Light wheelchair accessible?
Grounds and overlook are reachable by paved path from the lot; the lighthouse tower itself is not accessible (spiral stairs only)