Morris Island Lighthouse
Morris Island Light
A black-and-white striped lighthouse completed in 1876, now standing isolated in shallow water. Viewed from the trail at the northern tip of Folly Island, it is a popular sunrise photography spot.
The Morris Island Lighthouse is about 49 meters tall. When it was built, it stood about 400 meters inland, but coastal erosion has left it standing in the sea. It has been out of service for many years and is maintained by a preservation group. Visitors cannot climb the tower. The best viewpoint is the “Lighthouse Inlet” trail at the northernmost tip of Folly Island. Walk about 0.8 km from the parking area along the old road to reach the beach, and you will see the lighthouse. Its silhouette is most photogenic at sunrise. Be careful when the tide is coming in.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fort Sumter National Historical Park
- Fort Moultrie
- Sullivan's Island Beach
- The Battery & White Point Garden
- Rainbow Row
- Nathaniel Russell House
- Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
- Waterfront Park & Pineapple Fountain