About Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) is part of the Bureau of Land Management’s 27-million acre National Conservation Lands; and the only complete unit east of the Mississippi River. In close proximity to several million people, and embedded in Florida’s urbanized Treasure Coast, the 120-acre site in northern Palm Beach County has a remarkable array of natural and cultural resources. Its location at the confluence of the Loxahatchee River and Indian River Lagoon, just one and a half miles from the Atlantic Ocean, has made the site a popular and strategic site of human occupation for the past 5,000 years. The ONA designation was established by Congress primarily to protect natural, historical, and cultural resources along with scenic, scientific, education and recreational values. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA is one of three sites afforded this designation. Congress established Oregon’s Yaquina Head in 1980; the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and the Piedras Blancas Light Station in California were established in May of 2008. Besides providing the public with opportunities to visit the historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, the ONA offers a variety of other visitor experiences. Take a gentle walk along a hardened trail and boardwalk though native and restored Florida coastal habitats, or participate in exciting interpretive programs regarding the site’s unique military history and its important role in World War II.Flickr Album
How to Get There
From Federal Highway 1 in Jupiter, turn east on to South Beach Road (S.R 707/C.R. 707) towards Jupiter Island. Take the first right for access to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum and the first left for access to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA's Natural Area Trails.
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Heading to Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area?
No central reservation system listed for Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/14513) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area?
From Federal Highway 1 in Jupiter, turn east on to South Beach Road (S.R 707/C.R. 707) towards Jupiter Island. Take the first right for access to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum and the first left for access to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse ONA's Natural Area Trails.
How do I contact Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area?
You can reach the park at phone: 601-331-7407 or email: pdewitt@blm.gov.
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