Standing in the waters of Lake Borgne, Louisiana, East Rigolets Light has marked the passage between Lake Borgne and Lake Pontchartrain since 1833, making it one of the oldest lighthouse sites on the Gulf Coast. The screw-pile structure guided mariners through the narrow Rigolets strait for over a century before being deactivated. Today the lighthouse is not open to the public and cannot be climbed, but it remains a striking sight from the water. Golden hour and early morning offer the best photography conditions, with dramatic reflections off the lake. Nearby, visitors can explore Fort Pike State Historic Site, the Rigolets Pass, and the fishing communities along Chef Menteur Highway.

Explore Nearby

• Buccaneer State Park — State Park in Mississippi
• Tchefuncte State Park and Conservation Reservation — State Park in Louisiana
• Wetlands Cultural Byway — Scenic Byway in Louisiana
• De Soto National Forest — National Forest in Mississippi
• the Coastal Connection scenic byway — Scenic Byway in Alabama