The twin lighthouses adjacent to the park were the first of their kind in Maine to be built as a pair.
Edward Hopper famously painted the lighthouse station in his 1929 work 'The Lighthouse at Two Lights'.
The park's rocky shoreline consists of metamorphic rock formations known as the Cushing Formation.
The lighthouses are currently privately owned and closed to the public, though the park grounds remain open.
The park sits on a headland that provides an elevated view of the horizon, often used for seasonal whale watching.
Two Lights State Park occupies 41 acres on the rocky Atlantic coastline of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The park is named for the two historic lighthouses, built in 1828, which are situated on adjacent private property. Visitors encounter steep, jagged granite headlands that drop directly into the Gulf of Maine. The park features a network of trails that trace the cliffside, offering unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. Designated picnic areas are scattered throughout the park, including sites positioned near the ocean spray. Unlike many regional parks, there is no direct access to a sandy beach here. The landscape is characterized by maritime scrub and open grass fields exposed to salt air. It serves as a prominent vantage point for viewing shipping traffic entering and exiting Portland Harbor.
The elevated rock outcroppings at the southern end of the park looking toward the twin lighthouses.
Bring sturdy, closed-toe footwear to navigate the uneven, rocky terrain near the cliff edges.
Pack a windbreaker even in summer, as the coastal headland is consistently exposed to high winds.
Bring binoculars for better views of the nearby Portland Head Light and the busy shipping lanes.
Do not attempt to climb or descend the steep, unstable cliff faces to reach the water's edge.
The park is typically open from mid-spring through late autumn; vehicle access is restricted in winter.
Stay on marked trails to protect fragile coastal vegetation and ensure personal safety near steep cliffs.
