Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
Ponce Inlet, FL
Florida’s tallest lighthouse, 175 feet high, with 203 steps to a gallery overlooking the inlet and the Atlantic beaches. The keepers’ houses hold a small museum; admission is charged and on-site parking is limited.
- Nearest town
- Ponce Inlet, FL
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 29.0805, -80.9277
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 November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse?
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is in Ponce Inlet, FL, at GPS 29.0805, -80.9277. It is about 4 mi from New Smyrna Beach.
Can you camp near Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Nova Family Campground, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse?
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Florida’s Space Coast: Kennedy Space Center to Daytona.
What is there to see near Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse?
Places worth a stop nearby: De Leon Springs State Park (27 mi), Blue Spring State Park (27 mi), Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR (31 mi) and Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore (34 mi).
When is the best time to visit Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse?
The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)