Fort Pickering Light
- Landmark
- Regional draw
- Salem
Fort Pickering Light stands on the rocky edge of Winter Island in Salem, close to the historic fort and former Coast Guard station.
Its small white tower offers a distinct maritime focal point within a park that combines coastal scenery with several layers of local history.
Follow Winter Island Park’s current entry, parking and seasonal-use arrangements, and view the lighthouse from permitted outdoor areas. Interior access is not assumed. The photograph shows the tower beside the rocks; tides, slippery surfaces and coastal weather can affect how closely it can be approached.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: D. Sharon Pruitt / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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