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Vista Point Lighthouse

Fl Red🇺🇸Thorn Township, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Vista Point Lighthouse

This octagonal wood tower, standing 13.5 meters tall, was built and first lit in 1998. It is painted white with a red lantern and gallery. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the canals of the Vista Point neighborhood, located at the southeastern corner of the lake at the end of Vista Point Drive in Heron Bay. It displays a red light with a single flash. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides recreational and residential boat traffic into the specific canal system of the Vista Point neighborhood, ensuring safe passage through these local waterways.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Fl R
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1998

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13.5m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: A 13.5m octagonal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern and gallery.

Location

City
Thorn Township
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Ohio
Sea Region
at the end of Vista Point Drive in Heron Bay, at the extreme southeastern corner of the lake, marking the entrance to the canals of the Vista Point neighborhood.
Latitude
39.9207°
Longitude
-82.4152°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wurtland(83.5 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vista Point Lighthouse at night?+
Vista Point 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 Vista Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vista Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Buckeye Lake at 2.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Carroll (15 NM WSW), Blacklick (18.1 NM WNW), Frazeysburg (18.1 NM NE), Centerburg (26.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vista Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vista Point 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 Vista Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vista Point 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.