RT Beavertail Lighthouse

Premier lighthouse in Rhode Island, marking the entrance to Narragansett Bay

General Information

Hours:

Lighthouse grounds: Open daily, dawn to dusk
Lighthouse Museum: Open seasonally (spring through fall)
Hours vary by season and weather

Fees:

Lighthouse grounds: Free
Museum admission: Small fee (supports preservation)

Pet Policy:

Leashed pets are allowed in Beavertail State Park
Pets are not permitted inside the Lighthouse Museum buildings
Service animals permitted

Closest cities with hotels:

Jamestown, RI
Newport, RI

Seasons:

Open year‑round for sightseeing; museum open seasonally
Best visited late spring through fall for full access

Location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2U5ePLu5XxZq9SYB6
774 Beavertail Road, Jamestown, RI 02835

Website:

https://beavertaillight.org beavertaillight.org

How to Get There

From Jamestown: Follow Beavertail Road south to Beavertail State Park; the lighthouse is located at the southern tip of Conanicut Island with parking available nearby.

Overview

Beavertail Lighthouse on the southern tip of Conanicut Island in Jamestown marks the entrance to Narragansett Bay and is Rhode Island's premier lighthouse. The current 64-foot granite tower dates to 1856, and the light is the third established in the colonies, with a wooden tower in 1749. British forces burned an earlier light in 1779, and the 1938 hurricane exposed the base of the 1749 tower. It was automated in 1989. A small museum and Beavertail State Park's rocky shore and tide pools are next door.

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