# Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower, United States: what it is and when to go > Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower is a fire lookout tower in Dutchess County, United States of America (Beacon). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mt-beacon-fire-observation-tower/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Fire lookout tower in Dutchess County, United States of America · History, Architecture - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 90 km as the crow flies - **Price:** Gratis - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 41.48141, -73.94456 ## What it is and where Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower is a fire lookout tower in Dutchess County, United States of America (Beacon). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Mt. Beacon Fire Tower. It is in [Beacon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/beacon/), where this site lists 25 more places to see, 3.1 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 41.48141, -73.94456; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.48141%2C-73.944557) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.48141%2C-73.944557) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 19 | | February | Possible | 10 h 24 | | March | Best time | 11 h 40 | | April | Best time | 13 h 07 | | May | Best time | 14 h 20 | | June | Best time | 14 h 59 | | July | Best time | 14 h 43 | | August | Best time | 13 h 40 | | September | Best time | 12 h 16 | | October | Best time | 10 h 51 | | November | Possible | 9 h 37 | | December | Possible | 9 h 01 | In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. | What you come for | Best time | Possible | | --- | --- | --- | | History | March to October | November to February | | Architecture | March to October | November to February | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Breakneck Ridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/breakneck-ridge/): Mountain in the United States · 2.7 km - [Hudson Valley Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hudson-valley-brewery/): Brewery · 2.7 km - [Chrystie House Bed and Breakfast](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/chrystie-house-bed-and-breakfast/): History · 3.1 km - [Denning's Point Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/denning-s-point-distillery/): Brewery · 3.4 km - [Dia Beacon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dia-beacon/): Art museum in Beacon, New York · 3.8 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower? It is a fire lookout tower in Dutchess County, United States of America. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower? March to October. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. ### How do you get to Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower? The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 90 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.48141%2C-73.944557) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Breakneck Ridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/breakneck-ridge/), [Hudson Valley Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hudson-valley-brewery/), [Chrystie House Bed and Breakfast](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/chrystie-house-bed-and-breakfast/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1245607134), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6930253), CC0. More about Mt. Beacon Fire Observation Tower on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mt._Beacon_Fire_Observation_Tower). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. 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