Point Lookout Lighthouse
A Chesapeake Bay lighthouse near a Civil War prison camp — more than thirty spirits have been catalogued, from soldiers to the lighthouse keeper's wife.
History & haunting lore
Point Lookout Lighthouse stands at the southern tip of Maryland where the Potomac meets the Chesapeake Bay. During the Civil War, a massive Union prison camp nearby held Confederate soldiers in terrible conditions. Thousands died of disease and exposure.
Researchers have catalogued over thirty distinct spirits reportedly active at the lighthouse and surrounding grounds. A woman believed to be the lighthouse keeper's wife, Civil War soldiers, and unexplained voices are frequently reported. The site has been the subject of multiple paranormal investigations and documentaries.
The lighthouse is on state park land with limited public access. Special tours and investigation events are organized periodically. The point is exposed to weather off the bay. Check Point Lookout State Park for current access schedules.
Current site status
Located within Point Lookout State Park on a remote peninsula. Public access to the lighthouse is limited and available mainly through special tours and investigation events. The point is exposed to Chesapeake Bay weather. Check the state park website for current access schedules and event bookings.
Activity at Point Lookout Lighthouse
Field notes and sightings tagged to this haunt.