Beavertail Lighthouse: A Rhode Island RV Traveler's Guide
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Beavertail Lighthouse stands at the southern tip of Conanicut Island in Jamestown, Rhode Island, within Beavertail State Park. Built in 1856, it marks the entrance to Narragansett Bay and is regarded as the premier lighthouse in the state. The park offers some of the most beautiful vistas along the New England coastline, with rocky shoreline, open ocean views, and an associated museum in the former keeper's quarters. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management manages the park.
Where is Beavertail Lighthouse and can you visit it?
Beavertail Lighthouse sits in Beavertail State Park on Jamestown, Rhode Island, marking the entrance to Narragansett Bay. The park is managed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and offers coastal vistas and a lighthouse museum; check the official RI Parks page for hours.
- ·Built in 1856 — the premier lighthouse in Rhode Island
- ·In Beavertail State Park, Jamestown
- ·Managed by the RI Department of Environmental Management
Location
Jamestown, Rhode Island (Conanicut Island)
Constructed
1856
Park
Beavertail State Park
Managed by
RI Department of Environmental Management
Standing at the seaward end of Conanicut Island, Beavertail Lighthouse has marked the entrance to Narragansett Bay since 1856, its tower set above ledges where the surf breaks hard against the rocks.
The surrounding state park is prized for its open vistas along the New England coastline, with shoreline paths, fishing spots, and a museum in the former keeper's quarters that tells the station's story.
Jamestown's bayside setting makes the park an easy and scenic addition to a Rhode Island coastal trip, within reach of Newport and the wider Narragansett Bay shoreline.
Official sources
- Rhode Island State Parks — Beavertail State Park state-parks
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