Ocracoke Lighthouse, Ocracoke

I have been trying to get here for two years. The ferry and my timing never worked until this trip. I finally made it to the lighthouse, (after a two hour wait for the ferry). The lighthouse isn't as tall as some of the others but it's just as impressive. It may be one of my favorites with the clean white daymark. I am definitely glad I finally made it!

Nice little walk around and beautiful location situated near the houses you could easily miss it. No buses down that road. Free to visit. Dogs allowed on the property but not in buildings. Posted information easily shared and informative. Didn’t see a trash can or restrooms. We were there pretty early so maybe things weren’t open?

Of you made the trip all the way to the Island stopping at the Ocracoke Lighthouse is a must! And probably one of the easiest North Carolina lighthouses to reach. It’s literally park and walk the boardwalk a few 100 feet and your there. Shout out to the National Parks Service for re-opening this for access inside as well. Can’t climb the stairs but the inside is pretty cool.

What a beautiful friendly welcoming lighthouse. Small and operational lighthouse. The second oldest still-in-operation lighthouse in the US. What it is meant by a welcoming lighthouse is, historically, this light marks a place to over night and then come into safe harbour and the sound in the daylight. It doesn't warn people away.

Love this little lighthouse. It's my favorite of any on the Outer Banks. Know before visiting that you are more than likely not entering the lighthouse. The grounds are an awesome place to hang out. You may even get to see a kitty or two wandering around.