Burnt Coat Harbor Light

The Burnt Coat Harbor Light is at the very tip of Hockamock Head, guarding the entrance to Burnt Coat Harbor, as it has done for almost 150 years. The lighthouse keeper kept the light shining, while his family made the keeper’s house into a home. Even though the light shone bright, sometimes shipwrecks happened. And sometimes, the only danger was a surprise visit from the Lighthouse Service inspector! Learn more about life in an island lighthouse. Swan’s Island is about six miles off shore from Mt. Desert Island and Acadia National Park. The island is accessible by Maine State Ferry Service. If you plan to come by car, it is highly advisable to have a ferry reservation for the trip out and the trip back. Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance. It is about 3.5 miles by road from the ferry landing to the lighthouse. Boat moorings are available in Burnt Coat Harbor. Learn more about visiting Swan’s Island.