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Bodie Island Lighthouse

Although the lighthouse is closed to the public, the old keeper's house of Bodie Island Light houses a National Park Service visitors center.

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Tucked away between tall pine trees and freshwater marshland, the Bodie Island Light is not as well-known as its neighbors. It is an important part of local history, and a favorite spot for visitors.

The National Park Service operates a visitors’ center in the old keeper’s house of Bodie Island Light. Since it is still a working lighthouse, Bodie is closed to the public. Located just a few miles south of the National Seashore entrance outside of South Nags Head, this lighthouse has been in operation (including several restorations) since 1847.

Also see this website on the Bodie island Lighthouse.

For additional information, contact the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Route 1, Box 675, Manteo, NC 27954; (252) 473-2111. Or send an email to caha_information@nps.gov

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