Curtis Island Light

Curtis Island Light is a brick lighthouse standing at the entrance to Camden Harbor, equipped with a green signal that cuts across the water. The structure defines the harbor's maritime character and can be viewed from several points along the shoreline.

The original lighthouse was built in the 1830s as a navigation aid for ships entering Camden Harbor. This early structure shaped the harbor's development as an important anchorage along Maine's coast.

The island's name reflects the legacy of a prominent summer resident who became closely associated with Camden's maritime heritage. Visitors can sense this local connection when viewing the light from the overlook on Bayview Street.

A boat is needed to reach the island itself, but visitors can easily view the lighthouse from the shoreline. The Bayview Street Overlook offers a clear vantage point and is accessible to everyone without special arrangements.

The original optical lens from the lighthouse was preserved and now sits in a public town building where residents and visitors can examine it up close. This artifact reveals the engineering that guided early seafarers.

Location: Camden

GPS coordinates: 44.20142,-69.04891

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07