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Lighthouses in Hancock County, Maine

16 lighthouses in Hancock County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top lighthouses

Bass Harbor Head LightLighthouse
Bass Harbor Head LightHancock County
Great Duck Island LightLighthouse
Great Duck Island LightHancock County
Blue Hill Bay LightLighthouse
Blue Hill Bay LightHancock County
Eagle Island LightLighthouse
Eagle Island LightHancock County
Baker Island LightLighthouse
Baker Island LightHancock County
Mount Desert LightLighthouse
Mount Desert LightHancock County
Bear Island LightLighthouse
Bear Island LightHancock County
Egg Rock LightLighthouse
Egg Rock LightHancock County
Fort Point LightLighthouse
Fort Point LightHancock County
Winter Harbor LightLighthouse
Winter Harbor LightHancock County
Prospect Harbor Point LightLighthouse
Prospect Harbor Point LightHancock County
Pumpkin Island LightLighthouse
Pumpkin Island LightHancock County
Crabtree Ledge LightLighthouse
Crabtree Ledge LightHancock County
Deer Island Thorofare LightLighthouse
Deer Island Thorofare LightHancock County
Dice Head LightLighthouse
Dice Head LightHancock County
Burnt Coat Harbor LightLighthouse
Burnt Coat Harbor LightHancock County

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How to photograph lighthouses

Lighthouses work at both ends of the day: blue hour when the beacon is lit, and golden hour when white towers take on warm tones.

  • During blue hour, use 5–15 second exposures to capture the beam; check whether the light is still active.
  • Shoot from the beach or a jetty to place the tower against open sky and sea.
  • Stormy weather and crashing surf add drama; keep a safe distance from waves on rocks and piers.
  • A telephoto from across a bay compresses the tower against cliffs or the moon.
  • Many lighthouses are on private or Coast Guard property — check public access and opening hours.

Season: Summer brings open towers and tours; autumn and winter offer storms, fewer crowds and lower sun angles.