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West Quoddy Head Light – Lighthouse Late Afternoon -- West Quoddy Head Lubec (ME) September 2017 (39738193182)📷 Ron Cogswell from Arlington, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
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West Quoddy Head Light

Lubec, ME

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A red-and-white striped lighthouse on the easternmost point of the US mainland, with cliff trails above the strong tides of Quoddy Narrows. State park fee; Campobello Island in Canada is across the bridge from Lubec.

Nearest town
Lubec, ME
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
44.8152, -66.9505
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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

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

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Campsites nearby

  • Cobscook Bay State Park CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from West Quoddy Head Light · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Orange Lake CampsiteCampsite
    15 mi from West Quoddy Head Light
    TentsFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mud LandingCampsite
    24 mi from West Quoddy Head Light
    TentsDogs allowedFree
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  • South BayCampsite
    24 mi from West Quoddy Head Light
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All campsites in Maine · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is West Quoddy Head Light?

West Quoddy Head Light is in Lubec, ME, at GPS 44.8152, -66.9505. It is about 7 mi from Eastport.

Can you camp near West Quoddy Head Light?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cobscook Bay State Park Campground, about 10 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass West Quoddy Head Light?

West Quoddy Head Light is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Acadia and Downeast Maine to West Quoddy Head and Granite, tides and the first sunrise – by camper through Acadia and Maine’s Down East coast.

What is there to see near West Quoddy Head Light?

Places worth a stop nearby: Schoodic Point (64 mi), Shore Path, Bar Harbor (68 mi), Thunder Hole (70 mi) and Cadillac Mountain (70 mi).

When is the best time to visit West Quoddy Head Light?

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