“Dramatic rocky shore with naturally sculpted wave-worn ledges leading to compact white tower; one of Maine's most-photographed coastlines; keeper's house museum”
About This Location
Pemaquid Point Light sits atop one of the most dramatically photogenic shorelines in New England — a sweeping expanse of ancient, wave-worn granite ledges that drop in graceful tiers to the pounding Atlantic. The compact white lighthouse tower and attached keeper's house (now a Fishermen's Museum) anchor the composition. The naturally sculpted rock foreground is what makes this location exceptional: smooth, striated ledges with tide pools and surging surf at every angle. The keeper's house gallery and museum provide period-appropriate interior spaces. Managed by the Town of Bristol as a public park, commercial permits are handled locally with assistance from the Maine Film Office. Strong seasonal character: summer fog, autumn swells, and winter ice formations each create unique atmospheres. An ideal location for intimate dramas, literary adaptations, and coastal New England stories.
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Permit Required
Type
Town of Bristol / Maine Film Office
Fee
Negotiated
Contact
Pemaquid Lighthouse Park / Maine Film Office
Contact Bristol Parks for commercial film use. Maine Film Office provides statewide assistance. Keeper's house contains Fishermen's Museum.
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