Location:
The Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse is located at the end of a 7/8-mile long breakwater.
Things to remember when walking:
- There is no running water or bathroom facilities at the lighthouse (although there are Port-a-Potties set up in the Park area in the summer months). As you would do with any hike, bring water for yourself and your pet.
- Wear comfortable shoes. Use caution. The breakwater is made of granite blocks which can be slippery when wet. Keep your eyes on your feet because there are spaces between the blocks and some blocks are uneven. Falls usually result from not paying attention.
- Dress warmly. There is always a breeze on the breakwater and as you approach the lighthouse (almost a mile “out to sea”) there is a noticeable decrease in temperature.
- Never walk the breakwater if you suspect a lightning storm. If you get caught during a lightning storm stay near the lighthouse or keep low along the breakwater.
- “Carry in-carry out” policy. Please do not leave anything behind.
Directions:
Driving north from Portland:
Take 295 north to the exit for Coastal Route 1 North exiting into Brunswick. Once on US Route 1 continue approximately 50 miles until you arrive in Rockland. Route 1 north is Rockland Main Street. Continue Route 1 north turning right onto Waldo Avenue. Go .5 mile turning right onto the Samoset Road. Samoset Road ends in the small parking area for the Breakwater. The Breakwater, to the left of the parking area, leads about .8 miles to the lighthouse.
Driving south from Bangor:
Take Route 1 south approximately 60 miles to Rockland. Just past the Wal-Mart turn left onto Waldo Avenue. Go .5 mile turning right onto the Samoset Road. Samoset Road ends in the small parking area for the Breakwater. The Breakwater, to the left of the parking area, leads about .8 miles to the lighthouse.
Driving east from Augusta:
Take Route 17 east approximately 50 miles to its end in Rockland where it intersects with Route 1. Turn left onto Route 1 north. Continue a short distance on Route 1 north turning right onto Waldo Avenue. Go 0.5 mile turning right onto the Samoset Road. Samoset Road ends in the small parking area for the Breakwater. The Breakwater, to the left of the parking area, leads about .8 miles to the lighthouse.