Bass Harbor Head Light
Maine's classic 1858 lighthouse on the rocks, on the island's quieter west side. A short path leads down for the sunset view.
- Open
- Open all year, weather permitting
- Price
- Free for the lighthouse
- Time Needed
- 45 minutes
- Address
- Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, ME 04609Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- On the west side of Mount Desert Island.
Why Go
The tower is a private home, though you can get close. Parking is limited, and sunset brings a crowd. Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor are nearby, around the deep Somes Sound.
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