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Lighthouses in Newport County, Rhode Island

15 lighthouses in Newport County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top lighthouses

Prudence Island LightLighthouse
Prudence Island LightNewport County
Rose Island LightLighthouse
Rose Island LightNewport County
Newport Harbor LightLighthouse
Newport Harbor LightNewport County
Castle Hill LightLighthouse
Castle Hill LightNewport County
Conanicut Island LightLighthouse
Conanicut Island LightNewport County
Beavertail LighthouseLighthouse
Beavertail LighthouseNewport County
Ida Lewis LightLighthouse
Ida Lewis LightNewport County
Sakonnet LightLighthouse
Sakonnet LightNewport County
Hog Island Shoal LightLighthouse
Hog Island Shoal LightNewport County
Brenton Reef LightLighthouse
Brenton Reef LightNewport County
Musselbed Shoals LightLighthouse
Musselbed Shoals LightNewport County
Lighthouse
Gull Rocks LightNewport County
Lighthouse
Gould Island LightNewport County
Lighthouse
Fort Adams LightNewport County
Lighthouse
Ida Lewis Rock Light (historical)Newport County

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How to photograph lighthouses

Lighthouses work at both ends of the day: blue hour when the beacon is lit, and golden hour when white towers take on warm tones.

  • During blue hour, use 5–15 second exposures to capture the beam; check whether the light is still active.
  • Shoot from the beach or a jetty to place the tower against open sky and sea.
  • Stormy weather and crashing surf add drama; keep a safe distance from waves on rocks and piers.
  • A telephoto from across a bay compresses the tower against cliffs or the moon.
  • Many lighthouses are on private or Coast Guard property — check public access and opening hours.

Season: Summer brings open towers and tours; autumn and winter offer storms, fewer crowds and lower sun angles.