History/Info:
Fort Pickering Light, also known as Winter Island Light, was built in 1871, the same year as Derby Wharf Light in Salem Harbor and Hospital Point Light in nearby Beverly. For many years before, Baker's Island's twin lights had served as the only guides to the harbor.

With the addition of the new lights, mariners would line up Fort Pickering and Derby Wharf Lights after passing Baker's Island on their way into Salem Harbor.

Source: New England Lighthouses

Hours:
Fort Pickering Light is within the property of Winter Island Park. The park is open year-round. From the parking lot it is a short walk to the light.

Latitude/Longitude: 42°31.8'N 70°52'W

Directions: click here for map

• Once in Salem take Derby Road past the House of Seven Gables.
• Derby Road will merge in with Fort Road. Continue on Fort Road.
• At a fork in the road bear right onto Winter Island Road. Fort Pickering will be just ahead on the left.