Discover the Charm of Beavertail Lighthouse Museum

Getting There

• Car

  From Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge, head northwest on S. Shore Rd toward RI-1A N. Continue on S. Shore Rd for about 3 miles until you reach the intersection with RI-1A N. Turn left onto RI-1A N and continue for about 1.5 miles. Then, take a right onto Beavertail Rd. Follow Beavertail Rd for about 2 miles until you reach the Beavertail Lighthouse Museum located at the end of the road. There is parking available on site. Note that there may be a small fee for parking.

• Public Transportation

  While there is no direct public transportation from Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge to Beavertail Lighthouse Museum, you can take a bus from the nearest bus stop. Head to the nearest bus stop on S. Shore Rd and catch the Rhody Express bus (Route 1). Get off at the Jamestown stop and from there, you will need to use a rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) or walk about 1.5 miles to Beavertail Lighthouse Museum. Ensure you check the bus schedule ahead of time for timing and frequency, as service may be limited.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can bike from Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge. Head northwest on S. Shore Rd toward RI-1A N. Continue on S. Shore Rd for about 3 miles, then turn left onto RI-1A N. After about 1.5 miles, take a right onto Beavertail Rd. The total ride is approximately 6.5 miles and can take about 30-40 minutes depending on your cycling speed. Be cautious of traffic on the roads.