Bodie Island Light
Nags Head, NC · Active aid to navigation
Open to visit
children 11 and under
Access source: National Park Service — Lighthouse Climbs page · Checked 2026-11-12 · Source
Owner / operator: National Park Service (Cape Hatteras National Seashore)
The light
| Location | Nags Head, NC (Dare County) |
|---|---|
| Status | Active aid to navigation (USCG AtoN file) |
| Light List number | 590 |
| Light characteristic | Fl (2)W 30s |
| Height of light above water | 166 ft (USCG AtoN) |
| Structure | Conical brick tower, white and black bands above granite base, black ironwork. |
| National Register of Historic Places | Listed 7/4/2003 · Reference #03000607 |
| Position | 35.81857, -75.56331 (federal record; not for navigation) |
Hours & fees (from the owner/operator)
Season: 2026 season: late April to early November; October to early November climbs run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only
Fees: Climb tickets $10 adults; $5 for seniors (62+)
Checked 2026-11-12 against the owner/operator source below. Confirm before traveling — schedules change.
Sources
USCG AtoN file via NOAA MarineCadastre (USCG NAVCEN data); NPS National Register of Historic Places listed-properties database (nps.gov).