Cove Point Lighthouse: A Beacon of History in Maryland

Getting There

• Car

  From Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, head northwest on Blackwater Rd toward MD-16 W. Turn left onto MD-16 W and continue for about 16 miles. Merge onto US-301 N toward Upper Marlboro. Take the exit for MD-4 S toward California. Follow MD-4 S for approximately 25 miles. Turn left onto Cove Point Rd and then take another left onto Lighthouse Blvd. Continue until you reach Cove Point Lighthouse, located at 3500 Lighthouse Blvd, Lusby, MD 20657.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Cove Point Lighthouse using public transportation, you will need to first get to the nearest bus stop. From Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, you can take a taxi or rideshare service to the nearest public bus stop in Cambridge. Once there, take a bus to Prince Frederick. From Prince Frederick, you will need to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service to Cove Point Lighthouse at 3500 Lighthouse Blvd, Lusby, MD 20657, as public transportation may not directly reach the lighthouse.

• Bicycle

  For those looking to bike, start at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, and head northwest on Blackwater Rd. Continue to follow MD-16 W until you reach the intersection with US-301 N. From there, continue along the designated bike routes toward Lusby, MD. Please note that this is a long ride (over 30 miles) and cyclists should be prepared for varied terrain and traffic conditions. Upon arriving in Lusby, follow Cove Point Rd to Lighthouse Blvd, where Cove Point Lighthouse is located.