The Burnt Island Light, built in 1821, is the second oldest surviving lighthouse in Maine. It hosts a living history museum run by the state Department of Marine Resources. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places as Burnt Island Light Station on November 23, 1977.
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Beautiful island and views! We kayaked to the lighthouse through a kayak rental location in Boothbay Harbor. It took about 45 minutes to get out there and the same on the way back. We got there to see the grounds open to the public. However, the keepers buildings are ONLY open on Saturdays and Sundays for two hours each day. It would’ve been nice to know beforehand since the website didn’t disclose that info. Either way, we did enjoy our time...
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BEWARE. GOOGLE directions are 100% INCORRECT. You cannot get to Burnt Island from Capitol Island nor can you see the Lighthouse from Capitol Island. You must use a private boat from BoothBay or other points or schedule a trip on “The Novelty” boat from BoothBay Harbor. DO NOT DRIVE ONTO CAPITOL ISLAND LOOKING FOR BURNT ISLAND. CAPITOL IS A SMALL PRIVATE ISLAND WITH A ONE WAY DIRT RD AND 10mph speed limit and not open to other than...
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I went there on the last week of July with my sister and a friend for the first time. I've been to Maine three times in the past. Even though it was stormy ahead the weather held off and it was a great time on the island. Staff was great. Especially Elaine. She gave us her contact info on the island so I could send her a check for a lighthouse jacket. Would definitely...
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