Newport Harbor - Rose Island Lighthouse

If you want a truly unique experience, you can stay at the Rose Island Lighthouse overnight. The lighthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information, see the Rose Island Lighthouse site

Rose Island Lighthouse - Newport, RI

The Lighthouse is located in the Harbor (Narragansett Bay) ,in the shadow of he Newport Bridge. In addition  to the lighthouse, Rose Island was once a Naval Torpedo Station. It is also a sanctuary for nesting birds from early April through about the middle of August which means access to island and beaches except the immediate area of the lighthouse is severely limited.

• Aerial view of the Rose Island Lighthouse

The island is also home to Fort Hamilton which dates back to the late 1700's. The area is currently off limits due to hazmat and overall deterioration of the structures. The Foundation is working toward renovating the fort. There are some drawings and photographs of the fort available at the Library of Congress.

• Drawings and Photographs of the interior and exterior of the bomb proof barracks at Fort Hamilton

• Drawings and photos of the Northwest Circular Bastion

• General information about Fort Hamilton

For more information, see the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation website