See the Light! Visit Bakers Island Light Station.
Located just 5 miles from historic Salem, Bakers Island Light Station stands at the entrance to Salem Sound. The location of the 60-acre island has always played an important role to the maritime heritage of the area.
The 10-acre light station is located in the northwest quadrant of the island, and has been owned and operated by the federal government since 1798. The rest of the island is in private ownership including the Bakers Island Wharf. Currently the only way for the public to access the island is aboard our landing craft the Naumkeag.
There are many ways to See the Light!
Summer boat tours are offered to Bakers Island Light and Misery Island as well as other special themed tours – Book your seat today for an outing to Bakers Island Light or Misery Island where you can explore and enjoy spectacular views, or enjoy a variety of history and nature themed tours of Salem Sound.
Stay overnight at a historic lighthouse!
Live the life of a lighthouse keeper during an unforgettable stay at Bakers Island Light this summer! Limited availability to stay overnight at Bakers Island Light. Visit the Overnights at the Light page for more information.
Support our ongoing preservation efforts!
For over 230 years, Bakers Island Light Station has guided vessels safely through Salem Sound. Thanks to your past support, we’ve already made significant progress in preserving this maritime treasure. Now, we need your continuing support to maintain our important efforts.
Keep up to date on life as a lighthouse keeper!
Follow our blog, The Bakers Bulletin, to stay updated on the experience of the summer caretakers at Bakers Island Light Station.
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