The Bodie Island Lighthouse is located on Bodie Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It was built in 1872 and stand 156 feet tall. This historic lighthouse is part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore which is managed by the National Park Service. It's done in the classic conical (cone) style shape.
8210 Bodie Island Lighthouse Road
Nags Head, North Carolina 27959
You can pay an admission fee to go inside the lighthouse and climb all 219 steps to the top. The steps are a spiral staircase. If you're going to climb to the top...you'll want to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately. You're permitted to take a camera inside along with you. This part of the lighthouse is only open during the summertime.
Lens - First Order Fresnel Lens that can be seen for 19 nautical miles. The light was automated in 1940.
We didn't climb the steps due to a disability and health problems but we did get to walk all around the lighthouse grounds. From what I read online...the visitor's center and gift shop are currently close from a fire in January 2025. I don't know when that status has changed or will be changing. I recommend checking out the website before you go for a visit.
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