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Mount Dora Lighthouse

Fl Red🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Mount Dora Lighthouse

This 11-meter brick tower, built in 1988, features horizontal red and white bands. It is covered in stucco and topped with a hexagonal lantern and gallery. The lighthouse stands on Grantham Point, on the northeast side of Lake Dora in Mount Dora, Florida. It is approximately 47 kilometers northwest of Orlando. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: Built entirely through citizen contributions, this freshwater lighthouse serves as a beloved local symbol and a recognizable landmark for recreational boaters on Lake Dora.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Fl R

Construction & History

Year Built
1988

Significant events: built with citizen contributions

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Color
with horizontal red and white bands
Material
brick

Structure: A 11m stucco-covered brick tower with a hexagonal lantern and gallery, painted with horizontal red and white bands.

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Florida
Sea Region
Grantham Point, Gilbert Park, on the northeast side of Lake Dora in Mount Dora, Florida, approximately 25 miles northwest of Orlando
Latitude
28.7948°
Longitude
-81.6440°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Indian River City(46.9 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mount Dora Lighthouse at night?+
Mount Dora displays the characteristic Fl Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Mount Dora Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mount Dora Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hawthorne at 12 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Paisley (12.7 NM NNE), Casselberry (17.7 NM ESE), Winter Springs (19.3 NM ESE), SANFORD (19.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mount Dora Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mount Dora 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 Mount Dora Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mount Dora 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.