Point Lookout Lighthouse

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HAUNTED FM · LOCATION FILE 052

Scotland · Maryland · Ships & lighthouses

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A lighthouse with keeper accounts collected by Maryland's natural-resources department.

Historical background

Point Lookout Light is a lighthouse that marks the entrance to the Potomac River at the southernmost tip of Maryland's western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, south of the town of Scotland in Saint Mary's County, Maryland, USA. The lighthouse is located in Point Lookout State Park. The lighthouse is now open to the public, as of May 2025, as a museum during the summertime.

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The story behind the stop

The accounts associated with this location are reports and folklore, not proof of paranormal activity. Read the source account ↗

Plan your visit

Check the source and the venue’s current visitor information before setting out. This label does not guarantee that interiors, tours, or grounds are open. Confirm hours, admission, accessibility, and any reservation requirements.

Ask about transport, weather cancellations, stairs, and which parts of the vessel or lighthouse are accessible. A coastal viewpoint does not imply permission to enter the structure.

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Prepared October 2, 2026. Opening hours, prices, access, and tour availability are not monitored in real time.

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