Visiting this replica will require a short boat ride to and from the St. Clement's Island Museum ($5.00 charge), and a 1/2 mile walk to and from the lighthouse. High winds/heavy rains could cause boat cancellation. Call ahead in the event of inclement weather (301) 769-2222. You will be able to pick up the Blackistone Lighthouse souvenir at the lighthouse ONLY. Tower will be open for climbing/Donations welcome. Handicapped Access – Museum on mainland only.
From Fort Washington (approx. drive time 1.5 hrs)
Exit park onto Fort Washington Road and return to Rt. 210. Turn right on Rt. 210S and proceed 6 mi. to Rt. 228E. Turn left and continue 8.7 mi. crossing the Rt. 301 intersection just before merging onto Rt. 5S. Continue on Rt. 5S for 17.9 mi. to 5/235 split. At Rt. 5/235 split, bear right and continue on Rt. 5S to Rt. 242 in Morganza. Turn right at blinking light onto Rt. 242S and continue 4 mi. to traffic signal in Clements. Proceed straight on Rt. 242 for approx. 9 mi. to Colton's Point. Turn left on Bay View Road at St. Clement's Island Museum sign. Follow road to Museum parking area on the left.
From Piney Point (approx. drive time 45 min)
Return to Rt. 249N via Lighthouse Road (1.3 mi.). Make a left onto Rt. 249N and drive approx. 7.7 mi. to traffic signal. Make a left onto Rt. 5N and drive 10.2 mi. Turn left on Rt. 234. Continue 3.5 mi to stop light in Clements. At light, turn left on Rt. 242. Continue on Rt. 242 for approx. 9 mi. to Colton's Point. Turn left on Bay View Road at St. Clement's Island Museum sign. Follow road to Museum parking area on the left.
From Blackistone Lighthouse:
To Piney Point (approximately 45 minutes)
Exit St. Clement's Island Museum parking area by turning right on Bay View Road. At the stop sign turn right on Rt. 242N, drive approx. 9 mi. to traffic signal in Clements. Turn right onto Rt. 234S. Continue 3.5 mi. and merge onto Rt. 5S. Continue on Rt. 5S 10.2 mi. to Rt. 249 in Callaway. Turn right at traf?c signal onto Rt. 249S (Piney Point Road) and go approx. 7.7 mi. to Lighthouse Road. Turn right and follow Lighthouse Road for 1.4 mi. to museum parking area on the right.
To Fort Washington (approximately 1.5 hours)
Exit St. Clement's Island Museum parking area by turning right on Bay View Road. At the stop sign turn right onto Rt. 242N, drive approx. 9 mi. to traffic signal in Clements. Go straight (across intersection) and continue on Rt. 242N for approx. 4 mi. to stop sign. Turn left onto Rt. 5N and drive 4.7 mi. to traf?c signal. Go left and continue on Rt. 5N for 16.9 mi. Rt. 5/301 turns right, BUT YOU CONTINUE STRAIGHT on Business 5N for 1.7 mi. until you cross Rt. 301 and road becomes Rt. 228. Continue on Rt. 228 for approx. 7 mi. where Rt. 228 goes to the right and becomes 210N. Continue on 210N for approx. 6 mi. Turn left onto Fort Washington Road. Continue 3.3 mi. to the park entrance. Make a right off the main road onto L'Enfant Road (sign points to "Fishing Area/Lighthouse".) Follow L'Enfant Road down to the River. There is a sign in the parking area at the end of the road. Walk the last few 100 yards to the Light Tower.
Note: Bonus Lights are optional and do not count towards Challenge completion. Chesapeake Chapter volunteers WILL NOT be set up at this location. You will need to allow an additional 1 to 1.5 hours at this location, plus an additional 45 minutes driving time.