West Quoddy Head Light
West Quoddy Head, in Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, Maine, is the easternmost point of the contiguous United States. Head to Lubec to see it. It was established in 1808.
A lighthouse inside Lubec
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 62" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Lubec
West Quoddy Head Light is inside Lubec, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1808
West Quoddy Head Light dates from 1808. About ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–72°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Here are the months at West Quoddy Head Light, with their weather.
West Quoddy Head Light
West Quoddy Head, in Quoddy Head State Park, Lubec, Maine, is the easternmost point of the contiguous United States. In 1808 a lighthouse was constructed at the site to guide ships through the Quoddy Narrows. The current tower, with distinctive red-and-white stripes, was constructed in 1858 and is an active aid to navigation. The 3rd order Fresnel lens is the only 3rd order and one of only eight Fresnel lenses still in use on the Maine Coast.
The light station was added to the National Register of Historic Places as West Quoddy Head Light Station on July 4, 1980.
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Established
- 1808
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1980)
- Wikipedia readers
- 11K a year
Where to base yourself for West Quoddy Head Light
The nearest towns with places to stay are Lubec (8) and Eastport (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From West Quoddy Head Light | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubec 27% vacation homes | in town | — | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 1,237 | $189K | — |
| Eastport | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 8 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,285 | $180K | A+ |
| Calais | 26 mi northwest | 40 min | 7 1 hotel · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 3,083 | $111K | B+ |
| Pembroke | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 778 | $143K | — |
| Machias | 26 mi west | 40 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 2,078 | $141K | B+ |
| Perry 22% vacation homes | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 798 | $196K | — |
| Whiting 34% vacation homes | 15 mi west | 25 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 505 | $214K | — |
| Machiasport 23% vacation homes | 25 mi southwest | 35 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 1,004 | $177K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
You can reach each of these within 69 miles.
14 mi Park & preserveRoosevelt Campobello International Park
223 mi National park siteSaint Croix Island International Historic Site15K visitors a year
68 mi MuseumAbbe MuseumPhoto credits
Roosevelt Campobello International Park: New Brunswick Tourism, CC BY 2.0 · Saint Croix Island International Historic Site: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Abbe Museum: AbbeMuseum, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answers on West Quoddy Head Light
Is West Quoddy Head Light in Lubec?
Yes. It’s inside Lubec, ME.
When is the best time to visit West Quoddy Head Light?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–72°.
What is the closest airport to West Quoddy Head Light?
Hancock County-Bar Harbor (BHB), about 74 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 185 miles.
Where should I stay near West Quoddy Head Light?
Lubec (in town, 8 places to stay), Eastport (7 mi, 8 places to stay) and Calais (26 mi, 7 places to stay).
Notes from people in Lubec
No one has shared advice yet; Lubec’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.