Standing on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, the Haig Point Rear Range Light has guided mariners through Calibogue Sound since 1873. Originally part of a two-light range system, the rear light helped vessels navigate the tricky channel between Hilton Head and Daufuskie islands. Today it remains an active navigational aid maintained by the Coast Guard.

The lighthouse sits within the private Haig Point community, so public access is not available and visitors cannot climb the tower. The best photography opportunities come from the water — kayak tours and boat excursions offer striking views, particularly during golden hour.

Nearby, explore Daufuskie Island’s Gullah heritage sites, the historic Mary Fields School, and pristine beaches accessible by ferry from Hilton Head.

Explore Nearby

• South Carolina Highway 170 — Scenic Byway in South Carolina
• Wormsloe State Historic Site — State Park in Georgia
• Skidaway Island State Park — State Park in Georgia
• James Edwin McTeer Bridge & the Causeways scenic byway — Scenic Byway
• Sumter National Forest — National Forest in South Carolina