Doubling Point Light
Arrowsic, Maine
Friends of the Doubling Point Light is delighted to announce that construction of the new footbridge to the lighthouse tower is complete.
This success was made possible by the generosity of so many who cherish the iconic Doubling Point Light. Every donation made a difference—if you contributed, please know 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 lighthouse once again welcomes visitors daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. along the Kennebec River. For more on viewing the light, please see “Visiting Information” below.
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 mission 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.
Keep the Light Shining
- Doubling Point Light relies on support from people like you to help fund its care and preservation. Thank you!
- We recently rebuilt the 150-foot walkway to the tower after it collapsed during Open Lighthouse Day 2023.
- Ongoing maintenance and preservation work continues to protect the light.
- Friends of the Doubling Point Light is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run by volunteers. 100% of contributions go directly toward the lighthouse’s care.
Visiting Information
- Hours: 9 AM–5 PM
- One-lane private road — no buses, RVs, or campers. NO TURN-AROUND SPACE EXISTS.
- Minimal winter access.
- Park only in the clearly marked visitor parking lot. No parking at the privately owned Keeper’s house.
- Follow signage to the footpath to the lighthouse; stay on the path.
- No bathroom facilities.
For additional important visiting information, click the link below.
Annual Newsletter
Friends of the Doubling Point Light publishes an annual newsletter to provide our members and contributors with information. Please follow the link below to find our most recent newsletter!