Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

09/08/2026

This new brochure can be found at the Lighthouse! We will be open Saturday 9-4 for Maine Lighthouse Day.

Weather permitting.

09/05/2026

Keepers at work cleaning and organizing. We are getting ready for Maine Lighthouse Day September 12th - 9AM to 4PM. The keeper’s house AND the light tower will be open!

09/05/2026

Graphic by Keeper Quinton Donleavy

09/04/2026

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Nearly a mile out into the harbor, this stone path pulls you toward the horizon — wave by wave, breeze by breeze — until you reach the charming 1902 Colonial Revival–style lighthouse waiting at the end. No running water, no modern fuss… just the sound of the sea, the glow of the sky, and that dreamy feeling of being suspended between land and water. 💙🌅

Whether you go for golden hour, a quiet morning wander, or a hand-in-hand stroll with someone special, the walk itself is the real treasure — a beautiful, meditative journey that somehow slows the world down.

Save this spot for your Maine bucket list. Your heart will thank you. 🐚✨

09/03/2026

Photo of Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse prominently featured in NY Times 36 Hours article today!

Working harbors and painterly landscapes meet storied restaurants, a rich literary tradition and a thriving arts scene on this low-key stretch of Maine’s coastline.

09/02/2026

Breakwater Lighthouse Live Camera

lighthouse camera at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Rockland, Maine

08/22/2026

Thank You, Keeper JoJo!

The Rockland community would like to extend a big thank-you to Keeper JoJo for opening the Breakwater Lighthouse many times throughout the summer, greeting so many visitors, and helping raise funds to support the lighthouse.

We truly appreciate all the time, energy, and enthusiasm JoJo brought to the lighthouse this summer. We wish him a very successful return to his studies and hope to see him back helping out at the lighthouse next summer!

Thank you, JoJo, for making the Breakwater Lighthouse a welcoming place for everyone!

BTW the keeper's house will be open today. Keeper Quinton is on duty from noon to 4!

Stay tuned for a big announcement for Maine Lighthouse Day September 12th!

08/18/2026

Thinking about something really cool to do on a beautiful mellow August day? Visit the lighthouse and where the keepers stayed.

You can view the active schedule and check open hours for visiting the interior of the Rockland Breakwater Keeper’s Lighthouse.

Days highlighted in green on the calendar indicates that a volunteer keeper is on duty to open the lighthouse to the public.

https://rocklandbreakwaterlight.net/calendar/2026/8

We keep the Keeper’s Calendar shipshape and pin to the top of our FB page!

08/09/2026

Happy August Summer Sunday!

☀️The amazing Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse will be OPEN today from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM!

Keeper Quinton is on duty today and wearing his brand NEW keeper's T-shirt! 👕 We would love for you to come out, take his photo in his new shirt, and post it here in the comments!

Come enjoy this beautiful day at the lighthouse. We can’t wait to see your photos!

08/06/2026

The Breakwater Lighthouse will be open next week! ~CHECK THE KEEPER’S CALENDAR ~

Friendly reminder: wear your sturdiest hiking shoes for the walk out. Don't miss out—August is prime time to hike the Breakwater! 🦞☀️🥾🫍🐋👓