Today it is owned by the National Park service as part of Ft. Pulaski Park. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park regularly maintains on the structure. In 2001, she was given a much-needed facelift with a new paint job and adding storm proof plexi glass to the windows. Today the light faces endangerment from erosion.

You may visit the light daily. The only problem is getting here. The light sits on tiny Cockspur Island, which sits just off Ft. Pulaski’s grounds. It sits on scrap, semidry land and becomes flooded during high waters, which is why it is now endangered. There is hope that someday it can be saved and tours can be given to the public. If you have a boat, you can dock at the island and enjoy the light, though it is not available for climbing. If you have a boat, proceed to Lazaretto Creek Bridge off of Highway 80. After crossing the bridge, turn left and onto a dirt road. From here, you will find boat docks. You can also get a great view of the light from here. Or maybe you will be lucky enough to find someone kind enough to take you to the light. While admiring the light a very kind gentleman came over and ask us if we would like a quick ride to the island to see the light. Gary and Dwayne gave us a ride over so I could see the light myself. Turns out Gary’s wife also loves lighthouses, and he knows how much it means to get close enough to see the light and was more than glad to provide assistance. I will be ever indebted to these two fine Southern gentlemen for their assistance.

You can also get a view from atop Ft. Pulaski. The fort was built in 1848 and took 18 years to build. It sustained major destruction during the Civil War (or the War of Northern Aggression as it is know here). Today you can tour the fort at your leisure. You can still see the gaping holes left by artillery cannon fire. You can get a wonderful view of the light from atop the fort. For information on the fort and lighthouse, visit www.nps.gov/fopu.