Doubling Point Light
Arrowsic, Maine
Friends of the Doubling Point Light is DELIGHTED to announce that construction on the new footbridge leading to the lighthouse
tower is done. Our success was made possible by the generosity of a large number of people who cherish the iconic Doubling Point Light. Every donation made a difference. If you donated, please know that YOU helped make this new footbridge possible.
We are also deeply grateful to our Grant Funders: The Davis Family Foundation, New England Lighthouse Lovers, Maine Lighthouse Trust, and our Guiding Light Match donor.
The Doubling Point Lighthouse once again welcomes visitors to view this idyllic maritime treasure on
the Kennebec River daily between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please park your passenger vehicle in the new parking area and proceed by foot down the
steps and along the path to the lighthouse footbridge. Do not proceed to the private
residence.
Doubling Point Light was established in 1898 as an aid to navigation on the Kennebec River to warn mariners of two hazardous, double bend turns on the northwest end of Arrowsic Island in Maine.
The Friends of the Doubling Point Light Non-profit was awarded stewardship of the lighthouse in 1998 under the Maine Lights Program.
Our purpose is to maintain and protect Doubling Point Lighthouse and its surrounding property, to preserve the navigational aid for users of the Kennebec River, and preserve access to the lighthouse.
Donations Appreciated.
Doubling Point Light relies on people like you for funds to care for and maintain the light. Thank you!
We recently rebuilt the 300 foot walkway to the tower which collapsed during Open Lighthouse Day 2023.
Continued maintenance and preservation projects continues.
Friends of the Doubling is a 501c3 nonprofit and is run by volunteers. 100% of contributions go towards the care of Doubling Point Light.
Viewing the Light
— Between 9AM and 5PM, visitors are welcome to visit Doubling Point Light.
— Please park in the designated parking lot built in 2024.
— Please note that the keepers quarters are privately owned, so please keep to the designated foot path.
— The lighthouse can also be viewed from the Kennebec River at the Maritime Museum or via river cruise operated by the or out of Boothbay Harbor.
Annual Newsletter
Friends of the Doubling Point Light publishes an annual newsletter to provider our members and contributors with information. Please follow the link below to find our most recent newsletter!