Lookout SP Campground

Located in Maryland at the entrance to the Potomac River, this historic lighthouse was first lit on September 20, 1830. It features a 36-foot red octagonal iron tower mounted atop a brick and wood-framed keeper’s house, constructed by John Donohue. The first keeper, James Davis, passed away after only a few months of service, prompting his wife Ann Davis to take over his duties—a rare and notable moment in lighthouse history. Originally equipped with a fourth-order Fresnel lens, the lens has since been removed. The fog signal bell was also removed and is now on display at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. In 1883, the lighthouse underwent expansion and modernization to better serve maritime needs. During the Civil War, the land adjacent to the lighthouse was used as a prisoner-of-war camp. Local legend claims the lighthouse is haunted, and in the early 1980s, psychics conducted a séance that reportedly conjured the image of a Confederate soldier. The site was later featured in a 1990s documentary on haunted lighthouses aired by The Learning Channel. Today, the lighthouse is owned by the U.S. Navy and is not operational, but it is open to the public for visitation one day each year. The surrounding grounds serve as part of a naval air test center, adding a modern layer to this storied landmark. 

Point Lookout State Park 11175 Point Lookout Road Scotland, MD (301) 872-5688