RHODE ISLAND - South County

Accessibility: The lighthouse is not open to the public and is best seen by boat. The facility: Lighthouse is owned by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. A chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation is working to restore Dutch Island Light. Lighthouse built in 1857.

Accessibility: The lighthouse is not open to the public. It can be seen as you drive over the Jamestown Bridge, and is best viewed by boat. The facility: Lighthouse built in 1899.

Accessibility: The grounds are open during the day, but the lighthouse is not open to the public. The facility: Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Lighthouse built in 1857. Light flashes white; fog signal is one blast every 15 seconds.

Snappa Fishing & Diving Charters offers both inshore and offshore fishing trips, shark cage diving, ash burials at sea, bird watching, lighthouse tours and bachelor parties. All of this can now be enjoyed on our all new 46ft charter boat - USCG inspected and sport fisherman licensed to carry up to 25 passengers with a cruising speed of 20 knots. The owner of the Charter boat "Snappa", Charlie Donilon has been in the business for 37 years, and his captains and mates have more than 12 years experience each working on the boat. Private groups and individuals are welcome. All fishing tackle and bait is provided on fishing trips. Divers must provide their own gear. The boat provides two cages, a dive ladder and platform.

Accessibility: The lighthouse is closed to the public. The grounds are open during the day, and a museum in the oil house is open limited hours in summer. There is no parking near the lighthouse; visitors must park in town and walk (about 15 minutes). The Watch Hill Lighthouse Museum in the station's oil house is open July and August; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. The facility: Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Buildings and grounds maintained by Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association. Lighthouse built in 1856.