We were unable to climb up the light house on our visit due to thunder the rangers heard. I think they mentioned that for safety reasons it had to be 30 to 45 minutes after the last thunder heard before they would let folks go up in the lighthouse. Forecast was 60% chance of thunderstorms... Hey, I have no desire... More

I've already done a couple of other lighthouses & this one was no different. It has only been open for climbing for a month or so. The rangers in the educational center were very informative. The facilities are clean and well maintained. If you enjoy lighthouses then you will enjoy this one. If you are just looking for something to... More

We were finally able to go into the Bodie Island Lighthouse after years of just admiring the outside. I thought they were kidding when they said you can only go in by tour and the tour lasted 45 minutes. But they weren’t, so we bought our tickets and waited a short bit for the next tour. There is a gift... More

It looks like renovations are done and the only disappointment for me was that all the trees around the trafffic circle have been removed. I hope it was for safety reasons but it sure was a shock when we drove up a couple of days ago and they were all gone. Restrooms are always good to have in this type... More

For the first time ever, you are now allowed to climb the Bodie Island Lighthouse. We have climbed all of the NC lighthouse we can and this was a rare treat. At first we thought it odd to be escorted by the Rangers but it was even better hearing their stories on the way to the top. Renovation came out... More

This is the first year this lighthouse has ever been open to the public to climb. Don't miss this one. New, fresh paint and knowledgeable park rangers. You can't miss!

I grew up coming to this lighthouse, it is so very pretty. I enjoyed visiting it again. There is a nice little path towards the marshes behind the lighthouse where you can see some other pretty sights. If you get a chance, definately do that.

Just 3 weeks ago the Bodie (pronounced body we learned) was reopen after extensive renovations and is now open to climbers. The public had never before been allowed to climb the 214 steps in the lighthouse before. The restoration is wonderful and this is one of the most picturesque lighthouses on the OBX. The park rangers that lead you up... More

My family and I came last year and it beautiful.. But they hadn't started renovations yet so when I heard they were going to be finished and I was going to be able to climb this year I was really excited! My husband is afraid of heights so he stayed back with our daughter, they enjoyed the nature trail and... More