Cape Lookout Lighthouse
Harkers Island, NC
A black-and-white diamond-patterned lighthouse on a roadless barrier island, reached only by passenger ferry from Harkers Island or Beaufort.
- Nearest town
- Harkers Island, NC
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 34.6228, -76.5245
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Great Island CabinsCampsite12 mi from Cape Lookout LighthouseShowersToilets
- Oyster Point CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Cape Lookout LighthouseTentsCaravansDrinking water
- Cedar Creek CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Cape Lookout Lighthouse
- Waters Edge RV ParkCampsite21 mi from Cape Lookout Lighthouse
- Camp AlbemarleCampsite22 mi from Cape Lookout Lighthouse
- Long Point CabinsCampsite24 mi from Cape Lookout LighthouseShowersToilets
All campsites in North Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cape Lookout Lighthouse?
Cape Lookout Lighthouse is in Harkers Island, NC, at GPS 34.6228, -76.5245. It is about 10 mi from Beaufort.
Can you camp near Cape Lookout Lighthouse?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Harkers Island RV Resort & Campground, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cape Lookout Lighthouse?
Cape Lookout Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Carolina’s Crystal Coast.
What is there to see near Cape Lookout Lighthouse?
Places worth a stop nearby: Fort Macon State Park (10 mi), Hammocks Beach State Park (35 mi), Tryon Palace (44 mi) and Ocracoke Village (46 mi).
When is the best time to visit Cape Lookout Lighthouse?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)