Beavertail State Park
Beavertail State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 153 acres (62 ha) at the southern end of Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The state park's main attraction is the active Beavertail Lighthouse, the current tower of which dates from 1856. During World War II, the park area was part of Fort Burnside, one of several coastal fortifications designed to protect Narragansett Bay. The park's scenic shoreline offers hiking, picnicking, and saltwater fishing.
| Beavertail State Park | |
|---|---|
Location in Rhode Island | |
| Location | Jamestown, Rhode Island, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°26′56″N 71°23′58″W |
| Area | 153 acres (62 ha) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Administrator | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Parks & Recreation |
| Website | Beavertail State Park |
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