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Cape May Lighthouse – Cape May, New Jersey📷 Townsendma30, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Cape May Lighthouse

Cape May Point, NJ

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A 157-foot lighthouse inside Cape May Point State Park, a top spot for autumn bird and monarch butterfly migration. Sunset Beach is nearby.

Nearest town
Cape May Point, NJ
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.9331, -74.9603
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Pine Barrens and the Jersey Shore to Cape May – red and white lighthouse near green trees during daytimePhoto by Aditya Vyas on Unsplash
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Coast & island drives

Pine Barrens and the Jersey Shore to Cape May

115 mi7 stops3 days

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Cape May Historic District – 101 Philadelphia Cape May HD© Smallbones · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, Delaware - panoramio© Art Anderson · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Cape Henlopen State Park

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Lewes Historic Area – Lewes Delaware historical marker for Zwaanendael© Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Lewes Historic Area

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Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk – DART First State bus 314 on Rehoboth Avenue at boardwalk© Dough4872 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk

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Campsites nearby

  • The Depot Travel ParkCampsite
    2 mi from Cape May Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cape Island ResortCampsite
    4 mi from Cape May Lighthouse
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Seashore Campsites RV Park & CampgroundCampsite
    4 mi from Cape May Lighthouse
    Caravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sun Outdoors Cape MayMotorhome stopover
    5 mi from Cape May Lighthouse
    Motorhomes
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  • Avalon CampgroundCampsite
    18 mi from Cape May Lighthouse
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lighthouse Beach RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Cape May Lighthouse
    Motorhomes
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All campsites in New Jersey · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cape May Lighthouse?

Cape May Lighthouse is in Cape May Point, NJ, at GPS 38.9331, -74.9603. It is about 3 mi from Cape May.

Can you camp near Cape May Lighthouse?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is The Depot Travel Park, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cape May Lighthouse?

Cape May Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pine Barrens and the Jersey Shore to Cape May.

What is there to see near Cape May Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cape May Historic District (3 mi), Cape Henlopen State Park (12 mi), Lewes Historic Area (15 mi) and Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk (16 mi).

When is the best time to visit Cape May Lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)