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Lighthouses in Knox County, Maine

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

Top lighthouses

Matinicus Rock LightLighthouse
Matinicus Rock LightKnox County
Goose Rocks LightLighthouse
Goose Rocks LightKnox County
Rockland Harbor Breakwater LightLighthouse
Rockland Harbor Breakwater LightKnox County
Saddleback Ledge LightLighthouse
Saddleback Ledge LightKnox County
Whitehead LightLighthouse
Whitehead LightKnox County
Marshall Point LightLighthouse
Marshall Point LightKnox County
Curtis Island LightLighthouse
Curtis Island LightKnox County
Heron Neck LightLighthouse
Heron Neck LightKnox County
Owls Head LightLighthouse
Owls Head LightKnox County
Isle Au Haut LightLighthouse
Isle Au Haut LightKnox County
Browns Head LightLighthouse
Browns Head LightKnox County
Indian Island LightLighthouse
Indian Island LightKnox County
Tenants Harbor LightLighthouse
Tenants Harbor LightKnox County
Two Bush Island LightLighthouse
Two Bush Island LightKnox County
Lighthouse
Whitehead Island LightKnox 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.