News Release

Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for daily climbing April 18, 2025

View from the Bodie Island Lighthouse.

NPS

News Release Date: April 2, 2025

Contact: Mike Barber, 252-475-9032

MANTEO, N.C. — The Bodie Island Lighthouse will be open for daily climbing from Friday, April 18 through Oct. 13, 2025.

Climbing tickets go on sale at 7 a.m. and may only be purchased on the same day of your intended climb. Tickets are only available for purchase at www.recreation.gov/ticket/252034/ticket/10087143.

Pro tip: Create your www.recreation.gov account prior to the date you intend to purchase tickets. Learn more about climbing lighthouses at www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/lighthouseclimbs.htm.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse climbing opportunities are not available this year, due to ongoing restoration efforts.