Current Status
In 2003 the Oak Island Lighthouse was designated as surplus by the Coast Guard, though it has continued operating the beacon. In 2004 the town of Caswell Beach was given ownership of the lighthouse and adjacent oceanfront property by the Federal Government in return for its agreement to maintain the property for parks and recreation purposes. The lighthouse is open to the general public for tours to the second level (up just 12 steps) from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. for visitors age 7 and above. Tours to the top (up 131 ship ladder steps to an outside balcony) are offered year round (except for a few major holidays) for climbers age 9 and older. Reservations must be scheduled in advance by visiting the Oak Island Lighthouse web site at www.oakislandlighthouse.org.
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