Built in 1867, Janes Island Light stands in the waters near Crisfield on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The screwpile lighthouse once guided vessels through the Tangier Sound, serving as a vital navigational aid for the Chesapeake Bay’s busy waterways. Now deactivated, the lighthouse is no longer open to the public and cannot be climbed, but it remains a striking sight from the water.

The light is best photographed during golden hour from a boat or kayak, when the low sun illuminates its weathered frame against the wide Chesapeake sky. Nearby, visitors can explore Janes Island State Park, paddle scenic saltmarsh trails, and enjoy Crisfield’s famous soft-shell crab heritage.

Explore Nearby

• Janes Island State Park — State Park in Maryland
• Devils Island Wildlife Management Area — State Park in Illinois
• Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway — Scenic Byway in Maryland
• Colonial Parkway — Scenic Byway in Virginia
• Douglas Point Special Recreation Management Area — Public Land in Maryland