Built in 1881 on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, this historic rear range light guided vessels through the treacherous waters of Calibogue Sound. The iron-skeleton tower served as part of a range light system, pairing with a front light to help mariners navigate the channel safely. Decommissioned and no longer active, the lighthouse was relocated from its original position and now stands as a preserved landmark on the island.

The tower is not open to public climbing. For photography, golden hour provides the best light, with the marsh landscape creating a picturesque backdrop. Nearby attractions include Harbour Town Lighthouse, Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, and the island’s renowned beaches and golf courses.

Explore Nearby

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