St. Augustine Lighthouse
St. Augustine, FL
A black-and-white spiral-striped lighthouse on Anastasia Island, finished in 1874, with 219 steps to a view over the old city and Matanzas Bay. A maritime museum fills the keeper’s house; admission is charged.
- Nearest town
- St. Augustine, FL
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 29.8855, -81.2887
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 October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Saint Augustine Beach KOAMotorhome stopover2 mi from St. Augustine LighthouseMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Ocean Grove RV ResortMotorhome stopover5 mi from St. Augustine LighthouseMotorhomes
- Peppertree RV ResortMotorhome stopover6 mi from St. Augustine LighthouseMotorhomes
- Bryn Mawr Ocean ResortMotorhome stopover6 mi from St. Augustine LighthouseMotorhomes
- Cooksey's RV ParkMotorhome stopover6 mi from St. Augustine LighthouseMotorhomes
- 4 Lakes CampgroundCampsite17 mi from St. Augustine LighthouseWi-Fi
All campsites in Florida · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is St. Augustine Lighthouse?
St. Augustine Lighthouse is in St. Augustine, FL, at GPS 29.8855, -81.2887. It is about 30 mi from Flagler Beach.
Can you camp near St. Augustine Lighthouse?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Saint Augustine Beach KOA, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass St. Augustine Lighthouse?
St. Augustine Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: A1A from Jacksonville to Daytona: forts, lighthouses and coquina.
What is there to see near St. Augustine Lighthouse?
Places worth a stop nearby: Castillo de San Marcos (2 mi), Fort Matanzas National Monument (12 mi), Washington Oaks Gardens State Park (18 mi) and Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve (39 mi).
When is the best time to visit St. Augustine Lighthouse?
The most pleasant months are usually October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)