Choptank River Lighthouse

I truly love taking a nice long 2-hour drive out to the lighthouse specifically for a photography outing. I must say that my favorite time of year to visit is in December when they add a little Christmas cheer. It can be pretty crowded during the weekends (especially spring through summer) but every time I visit, regardless of the time of year, it’s for photographing the lighthouse at sunrise when I usually have the entire marina almost entirely to myself. Just about the only people you’ll see early in the morning are folks fishing off the docks or those headed out on their boats. It’s a beautiful, well maintained (working) lighthouse you can wander around and inside - they really take pride keeping it that way. If you go to photograph, sunset is of course beautiful as well but you definitely have to be patient to capture an image of it without people in the frame if that’s your intent. After a nice morning of shooting, I love to go into charming downtown for a little coffee and breakfast at a cafe.

The scenery is very picturesque. It's located in Cambridge, MD. The ducks mostly run away when you draw near, but a few are brave enough to stick around for a treat. The lighthouse closes at 5pm (I believe).

This is a nice lighthouse replica. And a nice place for somebody that has not toured an active or staged lighthouse. The only things that a tourist can get a real feeling for are the steps that go upstairs in the lighthouse and standing out on the balcony. It is nice having a docent present but actual things that would be found in a lighthouse would be more memorable.

The place is so peaceful on a cloudy day. There are so many jellyfish in the water. I can't climb up the lighthouse but I was able to take pictures.

Really cute waterfront park and marina, a little scary at the edge. Very calming place to be. Bring a jacket though it's usually windy

Beautiful scenery along the wharf. Coming down high street to the Lighthouse, you'll travel over cobblestone streets with beautiful homes. Be careful on motorcycles when the cobblestones are wet. They will be slippery.

Beautiful, peaceful place to visit. I went on a windy, chilly, rainy day with my three toddlers. The lighthouse itself was closed to the public (a sign stated it would be Open May to Oct), but it was still fun to look at it and see the giant structure. There was also a small plaque about the trading of slaves that while in port on the Choptank river in the Eastern Ocean.

The Choptank River Lighthouse is a beautiful little spot with stunning waterfront views. It’s quiet, relaxing, and a great place to stop if you’re exploring the area. The boardwalk is peaceful, and the lighthouse itself is charming—perfect for photos, sunset watching, or just taking a breath by the water.