Directions to Point Lookout Light

Point Lookout State Park, MD
301-872-5688
www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/pointlookout.html



Refer to inside of Challenge Brochure for all driving directions.
GPS: 38º 02' 19" latitude, 76º 19' 20" longitude

From Drum Point (approx. drive time 45 min.)
From the Calvert Marine Museum, follow Route 4 South over the Thomas Johnson Bridge. Continue on Route 4 for 4 miles to traffic light. Turn left onto Route 235 South. Follow Route 235 for 17.3 miles to Route 5 South. Route 235 dead ends at blinking light at Route 5. Turn left onto Route 5. Continue towards the Point Lookout State Park. The lighthouse is located at the end of Route 5 within the park. Stay on the main drive through the park until you reach the lighthouse or designated parking for the Challenge.

From Piney Point (approx. drive time 30 min.)
Go back out Lighthouse Road, 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Rt. 249N and continue for 7.7 miles. Turn right onto Rt. 5 S and continue heading south (20.8 miles) passing through St. Mary’s City. Follow signs to Point Lookout State Park. The lighthouse is located at the end of Route 5 within the park. Stay on the main drive through the park until you reach the lighthouse or designated parking for the Challenge.