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Camden and Rockland Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

Oc Green 4s🇺🇸Camden, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Camden and Rockland Area Lighthouses Lighthouse

This 7.5-meter round cylindrical brick tower, built in 1896, stands on an island at the entrance to Camden Harbor. Painted white with a black lantern and gallery, its focal height reaches 16 meters. The light emits an occluded green flash every 4 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. The station was first established in 1835, with the island itself renamed in 1934. Automation occurred in 1972, and the town acquired the station that same year, with the lighthouse transferred to municipal ownership in 1998. The site is open to the public, though the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into Camden Harbor, a key gateway for recreational boats, fishing vessels, and ferries.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc G 4s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1896

Significant events: station established 1835, Negro Island renamed in 1934, automated in 1972, town acquired station except light tower in 1972, lighthouse transferred to town in 1998 under Maine Lights program, Town of Camden and Curtis Island Foundation agreed to hire Historic Building Architects for assessment and restoration plan in December 2023, original fog bell located and to be returned in 2025

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with black lantern and gallery
Material
brick

Structure: A 7.5m round cylindrical brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a black lantern and gallery.

Location

City
Camden
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Maine
Sea Region
an island in the entrance to Camden Harbor from West Penobscot Bay
Latitude
44.2014°
Longitude
-69.0489°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Camden(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J0096
USCG No.
1-4310
ARLHS No.
USA-213
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Camden and Rockland Area Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Camden and Rockland Area Lighthouses displays the characteristic Oc Green 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Camden and Rockland Area Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Camden and Rockland Area Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Camden at 0.6 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Rockport (1.4 NM SW), ROCKLAND (6.2 NM SSW), Rockland (6.5 NM SSW), NORTH HAVEN (8.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Camden and Rockland Area Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Camden and Rockland Area Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Camden and Rockland Area Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Camden and Rockland Area Lighthouses Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.