2023 Lighthouse Challenge of NJ - How Many Will You Visit? (Oct 21st & 22nd)

Updated: Mar 9, 2024 Short URL: gonj.me/lhc23

The Lighthouse Challenge of NJ is a rain-or-shine, two-day opportunity to visit land-based lighthouses, museums and life-saving stations!

For more information about this great event, please visit lighthousechallengenj.com


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Atlantic County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Gloucester County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Salem County


Atlantic County


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Absecon Lighthouse

Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ

New Jersey's tallest lighthouse awaits you at Pacific and Rhode Island Avenues in Atlantic City (walking distance from the Atlantic City History Museum/Garden Pier).


Address
31 South Rhode Island Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Phone
609-449-1360

Website
http://www.abseconlighthouse.org


Cape May County


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Cape May Point State Park (and lighthouse)

Cape May Point, Cape May County, NJ

Located on the southern tip of New Jersey, Cape May Point State Park is a key site on the NJ Coastal Heritage Trail, with an environmental center that houses a classroom for interpretive programs and a museum about the park.


Address
P O Box 107, Cape May Point, NJ 08212

Phone
(609) 884-2159

Website
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/capemay.html


Tatham Life Saving Station and Museum

Stone Harbor, Cape May County, NJ

Visit the Stone Harbor Life Saving Station, built in 1895, it was recently placed on the national Register of Historic Places. Throughout the facility there are murals and displays outlining this stations heritage to our current Coast Guard. The sur


Address
117th Street & 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Phone
(609) 368-2294

Website
http://www.stephencludlampost331.org/


Cumberland County


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East Point Lighthouse

Heislerville, Cumberland County, NJ

East Point Lighthouse is an active navigational aid built in 1849, situated on the picturesque Southern Bayshore in Cumberland County, New Jersey. The lighthouse has been fully restored, furnished and is a year-round museum open to the public.


Address
Lighthouse Road, Heislerville, New Jersey 08324

Website
http://eastpointlight.com/


Gloucester County


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Tinicum Rear Range

Paulsboro, Gloucester County, NJ

The Tinicum Island Rear Range Light is a lighthouse located in the Billingsport section of Paulsboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States, the rear of a pair of range lights marking a section of the channel in the Delaware River.


Address
2nd Street,, Paulsboro, New Jersey 08066

Phone
856-423-1554

Website
http://www.tinicumrearrangelighthouse.org/


Monmouth County


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Sandy Hook Lighthouse

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The Sandy Hook Light is the oldest standing lighthouse and the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States. It is the only surviving tower of the 11 lighthouses built in the thirteen colonies during the colonial period from 1716 to 1771.


Address
85 Mercer Road,, Highlands, New Jersey 07732

Phone
732-872-5970

Website
https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/sandy-hook-hours.htm


Sea Girt Lighthouse

Sea Girt, Monmouth County, NJ

Sea Girt Lighthouse, at Ocean Avenue and Beacon Boulevard in Sea Girt, New Jersey, flashed its first light December 10, 1896. The beacon, which could be seen 15 miles at sea, guided countless mariners in their journeys.


Address
9 Ocean Avenue,, Sea Girt, New Jersey 08750

Phone
732-974-0514

Website
http://www.seagirtlighthouse.com/


Twin Lights Historic Site

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

Twin Lights is situated 200 feet above sea level in Highlands, New Jersey, and overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean.


Address
Lighthouse Road, Highlands, New Jersey 07732

Phone
732-872-1814

Website
http://www.twinlightslighthouse.com


Ocean County


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Barnegat Light House

Barnegat Light, Ocean County, NJ

The Barnegat Lighthouse contains picnic areas, trails along the inlet and to the beach, and of course the lighthouse itself. During the warmer months of the year, you are able to climb the lighthouse for a great view.


Address
Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006, Ocean County

Phone
(609) 494-2016

Website
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html


Tuckers Island Lighthouse Replica

Tuckerton, Ocean County, NJ

Tuckers Island Lighthouse is a reproduction of the lighthouse which was built in 1868 on Tuckers Island. When you enter, look for photos of the lighthouse as it fell into the ocean in October of 1927.


Address
120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, New Jersey 08087

Phone
609- 296-8868

Website
https://tuckertonseaport.org/about-us/exibits/#1536608098043-a4a5487c-b4bb


Salem County


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Finns Point Rear Range Light

Pennsville, Salem County, NJ

c. 1876 wrought iron lighthouse is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Originally constructed in Buffalo, New York and then moved here by train and mule-wagon to New Jersey.


Address
199 Lighthouse Road, Pennsville, New Jersey 08070

Phone
609-463-0994

Website
http://www.friendsofsupawnarefuge.org/lighthouse-history.html

About the author - Jeff C.

 Jeff C.
Jeff C. is a web developer in Central New Jersey that has a passion for helping folks get outside and explore NJ. He works on a few Outdoor-centric sites, including GetOutsideNJ, the NJ Outdoor Map, ExploringAllaire, and more. Please visit getoutsidedevelopment.com to learn more!

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