You are welcome to view Doubling Point from across the river at the Maine Maritine Museum or by boat. Several business offer Kennebec River Cruises including the Maine Maritime Museum, River Run Tours, and Cap’n Fish’s Cruises.

If you choose to violate this closure, please be advised that:

• RV’s, campers, and busses are prohibited on Doubling Point Road due to the narrow, one-lane, gravel access road.  No adequate turn-around space exists. 
• Please obey all road signs.
• During the winter months, road conditions are hazardous.  If you do not have 4-wheel or all-wheel drive, you make get stuck.
• The keeper’s house is privately owned is occupied.  Please respect the occupants of this property and do not trespass.
• If you do not comply with the road and property closure, the authorities may be called

What to expect once we re-open:

Although lacking in size when compared to open-ocean lighthouse towers, this unique, beautiful, idyllic river lighthouse will not disappoint. Visitors will slowly drive the hills and turns along the narrow, gravel access road to discover a small, wonderfully preserved, historic lighthouse tower situated at the end of a majestic, 130-foot catwalk. Upon arrival, you will be astonished to see the radiant, masterfully constructed lighthouse tower and connected walkway strikingly juxtapose with the natural beauty of the mighty, deep-blue waters of the Kennebec River, peaceful golden marsh grass, and the tall, green pine trees. The Friends of Doubling Point Light welcome you to enjoy the spectacular views at this serene location during your visit to the lighthouse tower.

Doubling Point is a wooden, octangular lighthouse tower finished with white cedar shingles. The tower sits on a recently restored granite foundation. A black iron walkway surrounds the light tower at the lantern chamber level. The original 5 ^th Order Fresnel Lens from Doubling Point Light is on display at the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland, Maine. The current optic is an ULB-44 LED.

You will walk from the designated parking area directly to the walkway entrance. The very well-maintained— and treasured— original lighthouse keeper’s quarters can be seen and appreciated from a distance to respect the privacy of the occupants in the dwelling. To your right as you approach the light tower on the walkway, you can see the Route 1 bridge over the Kennebec River. Bath, Maine, (Bath is also known as the “City of Ships”), Bath Iron Works, and the Maine Maritime Museum are also visible on a clear day. Opposite the lighthouse tower is the mouth of Winnegance Creek and Fiddler Reach. (* link to MMM)

As you enjoy the walkway around the base of the lighthouse tower, take time to observe the always changing, impressive currents of the Kennebec River generated by the ebb and flow of the tides, combined with the strong force of the freshwater rivers flowing toward the open ocean from Merrymeeting Bay north of Bath, Maine. By chance, you may also see eagles above, and seals in the river.

Special Use Requests:

The Friends of Doubling Point Light will consider granting short-term use of the property for a special event that falls outside of the Non-profit Foundation’s primary mission of preservation, property protection, and maintenance. FDPL organization’s mission also includes preserving access to the Lighthouse property for citizens, historical study, education, and interested groups. In addition, regulating the property to protect neighborhood interest is a top priority for the Friends organization.

To assure future availability for visitors and to protect the interest of our local neighbors, any special require advance permission from the Friends of the Doubling Point Light. If you are granted a special request, a donation to The Friends of the Doubling Point Light is appreciated.