owls head lighthouse

Active light dating from 1825 marking the south entrance of Rockland Harbor. Accessible by road, spectacular view and photo opportunities. A state park with restrooms and picnic facilities on site. The keeper’s house is still used as quarters by the Coast Guard. Take ME Rt 73 south from Rockland. About 2 miles south of Rockland, turn left on North Shore Drive. go about 2.5 miles to the Owls Head Post office. Turn left onto Main Street and left again after .1 miles onto Lighthouse Road. Follow this road about .6 miles to the end (dirt road) where there is a parking lot.

INNKEEPERS  MIDCOAST MAINE TIP: While at the Owls Head Light House, stop in at the Owls Head General Store, 2 South Shore Drive. This store makes great hamburgers. You can also buy some souvenirs in the store. The hamburger is known as the 7 napkin burger. The store starts serving burgers at 10:30AM!!!!