Doubling Point Lighthouse

Tucked along a quiet bend of the Kennebec River, Doubling Point Light is one of Maine’s distinctive river lighthouses. Built in 1898, the station belongs to a small but important group of inland lights that guided vessels along navigable waterways rather than the open sea. Most of these river lights served the Kennebec, a vital commercial corridor that once carried lumber, ice, agricultural goods and passengers between the interior and the coast.

Doubling Point was strategically placed where the river’s main channel makes a sharp turn, a location that historically posed challenges for large ships navigating the current. The structure itself is both practical and charming. The octagonal wooden tower rises from a pier that extends into the river, giving it the appearance of floating just above the water at high tide.

Typically open to the public, a walkway from the shore is currently under construction with no access at this time. However, you can still see it from across the Kennebec River at the Maritime Museum or on a seasonal boat tour. Check with the Friends of Doubling Point Light for updated details.