East Point Lighthouse, N.J. Photography Hot Spot
The Insanely Great Star Trail Image at the Lighthouse below was done by Mike Ver Sprill
The East Point Light
Known as the Maurice River Light before 1913, it is a lighthouse located in Heislerville, New Jersey, on the Delaware Bay at the mouth of the Maurice River in Maurice River Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. The lighthouse was built in 1849 and is the second oldest in New Jersey, with only the Sandy Hook Light, which was built in 1764, being older. The light was inactive from 1941 and was nearly destroyed by fire in 1971. The United States Coast Guard reinstated the light in 1980. The exterior restoration was completed in 1999.
East Point Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 25, 1995.
This location is a sunrise, sunset, and Milky Way location photography hot spot. It is pretty much in the middle of no man’s land. We paired this up with our Cape May photography shoot. Plan your trip around the Milky Way being visible. You can create dynamic milky way images between April and October at this location. See our Dark Sky Photography Info page for more details about Milky Way photography.
The East Point Lighthouse is a dazzling display of history and maritime beauty, located on the Southern Bayshore in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Built in 1849, it remains an active navigational aid, serviced by the United States Coast Guard and managed by the non-profit Maurice River Historical Society. This society has fully restored and furnished the lighthouse with its beacon, which serves as a year-round museum and a spectacular light at night. The two-story Cape Cod-style building is the second oldest lighthouse in New Jersey and one of only a few land-based beacons on the Delaware Bay. It’s also registered on the National Historic Registry.
East Point is known for its views, wildlife, sunsets, and rich history—allowing tourists, artists, photographers, and nature lovers to appreciate its natural beauty. Those wishing to visit the grounds and beach are open to everyone free of charge all year round; However to tour the Lighthouse Museum and gift shop please check the schedule for available dates and times. A picnic area and ADA ramp can be found on the premises. To learn more about this stunning site, visit their website.
Help Save East Point Lighthouse – Help save the NJ State/NJDEP-owned East Point Lighthouse from the threat of destruction! Contact the Governor of New Jersey and the Commissioner of the NJ DEP and let them know you care about history and want to see preservation before it’s too late.
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Cape Harbor Motor Inn Information
715 Pittsburgh Avenue • Cape May • New Jersey • 08204 • Reservations (609) 884-0018
Cape Harbor Motor Inn
Complimentary trolley service into the Center of Cape May and its beaches ♦ Motel rooms and suites are available ♦ All rooms are non-smoking ♦ Cable TV ♦ Daily maid service ♦ Swimming pool Spacious sundeck ♦ Barbecue area ♦ Shuffleboard ♦ Ice cubes for your convenience ♦ Parking for one car per motel room ♦ Outdoor bike rack (bring bike lock) ♦ WiFi
Beaches Near East Point Lighthouse
Around the lighthouse, there are some very boring beach areas. The location is not good for photography but for stopping and working on your tan for a minute. The only interesting thing we found this day was this truck about to be washed out to sea.
Cape May Beaches & Milky Way Photography
Cape May has some beautiful beaches. Sunset Beach is a good photography location with some interesting foreground material for your pictures for day or night photography. The Bunker is a neat place to photograph and a great Milky Way photograph spot.
East Point Light House and Cape May Info
HOTELS
Cape Harbor Motor Inn
715 Pittsburgh Avenue • Cape May • New Jersey • 08204 • Reservations (609) 884-0018 – See Images Above.
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This Motel offers you everything you need with a fabulous pool, immaculate rooms, great management at one of the best prices in the Cape May area. Look no further. This is your best bang for the buck. We highly recommend you stay here!
AREA INFO
East Point Lighthouse and Cape May Area Information
East Point Lighthouse, N.J. Photography Location
Entrance Fees: None
Beach Fees: None
Cape May Beach Info & Policies
- Beach tags (ages 12 and up) are required on all beaches from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day during guarded hours. They are available at all beach entrances and at City Hall.
- The Cape May Beach Patrol protects the beaches from The Cove to Poverty Beach from 10 am – 5 pm from July 1 through Labor Day.
CAMPING
Where to Camp Near East Point Lighthouse
East Point Lighthouse, N.J. Photography Location
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FOOD & DINING
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WEATHER
Area Weather: Check the weather at East Point Lighthouse
Don’t forget that you can use a rain sleeve on your camera if it is raining. If it is bright and sunny, you want to use a low ISO such as 50 or 100.
If you photograph cloudy days, you can do running water or waterfall photography to help avoid the glaring sun. You can also use an ND filter to get long exposure for dramatic effects, even in the sunshine. If you ghost hunt indoors in abandoned places, be careful!
Go to our Photography Store after reading about waterfall photography or neutral density filters.
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