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Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse in Paulsboro
Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse is an active Delaware River navigational light and a distinctive steel tower in Paulsboro. It is a scheduled-tour destination, not a daily walk-in museum. The borough lists third-Sunday tours from April through September and participation in the October Lighthouse Challenge; verify the next opening before visiting.
Original river lighthouse rendering; not a photograph of Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse.
Paulsboro
Gloucester County
70 Second Street
Paulsboro, NJ
A working river landmark
The Borough of Paulsboro's historic tour dates the first operation to December 31, 1880. Its open lattice structure is about 85 feet tall, with 112 steps leading toward the lantern. A rear range light works with other markers to help vessels align their route through a river channel.
Plan for the climb
The tower's stair climb is the main visitor experience when tours operate. It may not suit visitors who cannot manage 112 steps or who are uncomfortable with height. Check the lighthouse society's current instructions through the borough before bringing children or making a special trip.
Address and tour calendar
The borough places the lighthouse at 70 Second Street, Paulsboro. Tours are listed for the third Sunday of April through September and during the third weekend of October's Lighthouse Challenge. Dates, weather and volunteer availability can change; confirm on the official borough page. Source checked October 11, 2026.
Explore Gloucester County
Use the Gloucester County hub to find another stop. The Red Bank Battlefield guide covers the Delaware River's Revolutionary War story farther south.
Good to know before you go
Is Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse still active?
Yes. The borough describes it as an active aid to navigation.
Can I visit any day?
No. Public tours are limited to scheduled dates; check before traveling.
How many steps are in the tower?
The borough lists 112 steps to the lantern.
Where is the lighthouse?
At 70 Second Street, Paulsboro, New Jersey.
What else is close?
Explore the Gloucester County hub or Red Bank Battlefield.
Next step: Check the borough's lighthouse tour information for the next public opening. Visitor details last checked October 11, 2026.