The current Bodie Island Lighthouse is the third that has stood in this vicinity of Bodie Island on the Outer Banks in North Carolina and was built in 1872. It stands 156 feet tall and is located on the Roanoke Sound side of the first island that is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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Location - 4 miles (6 km) north of Oregon Inlet, Near Nags Head, North Carolina Coordinates - 35.8185°N 75.5633°W Constructed - 1847 (First) 1859 (Second) 1872 (Current) First lit - 1872 Automated - 1940 Foundation - Timber, Granite, Rubble Construction - Brick, Cast Iron, Stone Tower shape - Conical Markings - White and black bands with black lantern house Tower height - 156 feet (48 m) Focal height - 50 m (160 ft) Lens First order Fresnel lens, 1872 (original), First order - Fresnel lens (Restored)[1] (current) Range - 19 nautical miles (35 km; 22 mi) Characteristic - White 2.5 seconds on, 2.5 seconds off, 2.5 seconds on, and 22.5 seconds eclipse with 2 cycles each minute
I was here on April 26, 2021.
Bodie Island Lighthouse is open for climbing from the third Friday in April through Columbus Day. Climb tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and can only be purchased in-person at the site the day of the climb.
The lighthouse is owned by the National Park Service. Dwelling/tower open.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 4 2003
Access: Car , There is a large parking area.