The original Saugerties Lighthouse was constructed in 1835 by the U. S. Lighthouse Establishment to mark Hudson River shoals and the entrance to Saugerties Harbor on the Esopus Creek.

The original lighthouse was destroyed by fire in 1848, but was rebuilt by 1850 on the old site. At this time, four mineral oil lamps replaced earlier whale oil lamps.

The current lighthouse was built in 1869 to replace the prior one that had been damaged by ice floes. The lighthouse was in continuous operation for 85 years, until 1954, when it was decommissioned by the U. S. Coast Guard and the lights were automated. Without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse fell into disrepair and by the 1980s it was close to being demolished.

In 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. After 36 years of darkness, the lighthouse was officially re-dedicated as an aid to navigation on August 4, 1990. The Saugerties Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, the lighthouse is accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via a flat 1/2 mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available. The lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.

The lighthouse is located at 168 Lighthouse Drive, Saugerties, New York. Visit the lighthouse website at www.saugertieslighthouse.com for more information.

Saugerties LighthouseThe historic Saugerties Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Esopus Creek on the Hudson River, was constructed in 1869. The lighthouse was in continuous operation until 1954 when it was decommissioned and the lights were automated. However, without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse quickly fell into disrepair and by the 1980s was close to being demolished.

Fortunately, in 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. Today, the lighthouse grounds are accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via an easy, flat ½ mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available, and the lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.

Saugerties Lighthouse on the Hudson RiverThe historic Saugerties Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Esopus Creek on the Hudson River, was constructed in 1869. The lighthouse was in continuous operation until 1954 when it was decommissioned and the lights were automated. However, without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse quickly fell into disrepair and by the 1980s was close to being demolished.

Fortunately, in 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. Today, the lighthouse grounds are accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via an easy, flat ½ mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available, and the lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.

Glimpse of the Saugerties LighthouseThe historic Saugerties Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Esopus Creek on the Hudson River, was constructed in 1869. The lighthouse was in continuous operation until 1954 when it was decommissioned and the lights were automated. However, without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse quickly fell into disrepair and by the 1980s was close to being demolished.

Fortunately, in 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. Today, the lighthouse grounds are accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via an easy, flat ½ mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available, and the lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.

The LightThe historic Saugerties Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Esopus Creek on the Hudson River, was constructed in 1869. The lighthouse was in continuous operation until 1954 when it was decommissioned and the lights were automated. However, without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse quickly fell into disrepair and by the 1980s was close to being demolished.

Fortunately, in 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. Today, the lighthouse grounds are accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via an easy, flat ½ mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available, and the lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.

The Historic Saugerties LighthouseThe historic Saugerties Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Esopus Creek on the Hudson River, was constructed in 1869. The lighthouse was in continuous operation until 1954 when it was decommissioned and the lights were automated. However, without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse quickly fell into disrepair and by the 1980s was close to being demolished.

Fortunately, in 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. Today, the lighthouse grounds are accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via an easy, flat ½ mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available, and the lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.

Which Way From Here?The historic Saugerties Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Esopus Creek on the Hudson River, was constructed in 1869. The lighthouse was in continuous operation until 1954 when it was decommissioned and the lights were automated. However, without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse quickly fell into disrepair and by the 1980s was close to being demolished.

Fortunately, in 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. Today, the lighthouse grounds are accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via an easy, flat ½ mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available, and the lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.

Saugerties Lighthouse, AutumnThe historic Saugerties Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Esopus Creek on the Hudson River, was constructed in 1869. The lighthouse was in continuous operation until 1954 when it was decommissioned and the lights were automated. However, without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse quickly fell into disrepair and by the 1980s was close to being demolished.

Fortunately, in 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. Today, the lighthouse grounds are accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via an easy, flat ½ mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available, and the lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.

Saugerties Lighthouse, Constructed 1869The historic Saugerties Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Esopus Creek on the Hudson River, was constructed in 1869. The lighthouse was in continuous operation until 1954 when it was decommissioned and the lights were automated. However, without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse quickly fell into disrepair and by the 1980s was close to being demolished.

Fortunately, in 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. Today, the lighthouse grounds are accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via an easy, flat ½ mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available, and the lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.

Dusk at the Saugerties LighthouseThe historic Saugerties Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Esopus Creek on the Hudson River, was constructed in 1869. The lighthouse was in continuous operation until 1954 when it was decommissioned and the lights were automated. However, without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse quickly fell into disrepair and by the 1980s was close to being demolished.

Fortunately, in 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. Today, the lighthouse grounds are accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via an easy, flat ½ mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available, and the lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.

Dusk, Saugerties LighthouseThe historic Saugerties Lighthouse, located at the mouth of the Esopus Creek on the Hudson River, was constructed in 1869. The lighthouse was in continuous operation until 1954 when it was decommissioned and the lights were automated. However, without a permanent keeper, the lighthouse quickly fell into disrepair and by the 1980s was close to being demolished.

Fortunately, in 1986, the Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy acquired the lighthouse and managed its renovation. Today, the lighthouse grounds are accessible year-round from sunrise to sunset via an easy, flat ½ mile walk along a nature trail (be sure to check the tide tables). Seasonal tours of the lighthouse interior are available, and the lighthouse also operates year-round as a 2-room bed-and-breakfast.