Standing at the mouth of Delaware Bay near Lewes, Delaware, this striking caisson lighthouse was built in 1908 to guide vessels past the stone breakwater of the National Harbor of Refuge. Its distinctive brown cylindrical tower rises from a concrete-filled caisson anchored in open water, making it one of the most photographed landmarks along the Delaware coast. The light remains active and is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard, though it is not open to the public.
The best photography opportunities come during golden hour from Cape Henlopen State Park or by boat. Nearby attractions include the Lewes Historic District, Cape Henlopen beaches, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, and the restored Overfalls Lightship, all within easy reach.
Explore Nearby
- Cape Henlopen State Park — State Park in Delaware
- Cape May Point State Park — State Park in New Jersey
- Chesapeake Country Scenic Byway — Scenic Byway in Maryland
- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway — Scenic Byway in Maryland
- Wooddale Bridge — Covered Bridge in South Carolina
