Eldred Rock Light
The Eldred Rock Light is an historic octagonal lighthouse adjacent to Lynn Canal in Alaska. Visitors find it 22 mi southeast of Haines. It dates from 1905.
A lighthouse, 22 mi southeast of Haines
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Haines, 22 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 164" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Established in 1905
Eldred Rock Light dates from 1905. About ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul and Aug
June, July and August are the mild months, with highs of 63–65°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Below are typical highs and lows near Eldred Rock Light.
Eldred Rock Light
The Eldred Rock Light is an historic octagonal lighthouse adjacent to Lynn Canal in Alaska. It is the last of the ten lighthouses constructed in Alaska between 1902 and 1906. It was also the last of 12 staffed lighthouses that were started in Alaska. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Eldred Rock Lighthouse.
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Established
- 1905
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1975)
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Where to sleep near Eldred Rock Light
The nearest towns with places to stay are Haines (18) and Skagway (11).
Haines
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,757 people
22 mi northwest of Eldred Rock Light
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Eldred Rock Light | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines | 22 mi northwest | 35 min | 18 6 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 1,757 | $283K | — |
| Skagway | 34 mi north | 50 min | 11 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,174 | $427K | B |
| Lutak 77% vacation homes | 33 mi northwest | 50 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 24 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Glacier Bay National Preserve: Janquen at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hammer Museum (Haines, AK): Mycota at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Alaska State Centennial Museum: James Brooks, CC BY 2.0 · Juneau-Douglas City Museum: NoeHill, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Last Chance Mining Museum: Jsayre64, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answers on Eldred Rock Light
What town is Eldred Rock Light near?
Haines, AK, about 22 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Eldred Rock Light?
June, July and August, with highs of 63–65°.
What is the closest airport to Eldred Rock Light?
Haines (HNS), about 22 miles away.
Where should I stay near Eldred Rock Light?
Haines (22 mi, 18 places to stay) and Skagway (34 mi, 11 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Haines
Questions and tips go in Haines’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.