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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.