Offered April
through October
School field trip
programs take precedence.
We offer group tours, plus several private meeting spaces
in the newly restored Fog Signal building and our about-to-be
restored barracks of Ft. Hamilton. Call to discuss your
needs. (The fog signal itself is NOT operational, by the
way!)
Rose Island is operated under "Pack it in. Pack it
out." rules. Since no tax dollars support the maintenance
or operation of the Lighthouse, Fort Hamilton, or Wildlife
Refuge, we rely on our visitors to leave only their footprints
and landing fees behind.

INFORMATION, FEES & HOW TO GET HERE
• GROUP PACKAGE
$16.50 Adults; $13.75 Seniors and
Children (ages 3-12 yrs). No minimum July-August when ferry runs on a schedule.
Minimum fee $200 the rest of the year. Fees include transportation
and a tour of the Lighthouse and Fort, plus use of our
picnic tables, toilets, beach and the grounds, to the
extent they are open that time of year.
• TRANSPORTATION
Either the Foundation's boat or the Jamestown-Newport Ferry
will provide transportation depending on the size of your
group and the time of year. From July - September, the
ferry operates on a fixed schedule. Other times the boats
are chartered to meet your needs.
• HOURS
The Lighthouse Museum, meeting and picnic areas, are open
from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM daily. Our Wildlife Refuge
is open the same hours, only from August 15 to April 1.
• MEETING SPACES
A small private meeting space is available in the Fog Horn
building (pictured above) that is suitable for up to 8
people. It is located below the lighthouse, away from the
hustle and bustle of tours and other events that might
be going on. Larger, equally private spaces are available
in the barracks of Ft. Hamilton. (Fee: $50 for 2 1/2 hours/
$100 full day).
• PICNIC LUNCHES
Bring your own food or let us provide a bag lunch that
includes a large sandwich, bag of chips, fruit and bottled
water for $15 each (48 hrs. notice needed, minimum 10 lunches).
• ABOUT BRINGING BOATS
We include transportation in our fee because we have no
dockage for private boats. However, kayaks and other small
boats may be pulled up ONLY on the beaches that are closest
to the lighthouse. (Boats are not allowed any time on any
other beaches or shores.) Regular landing fees apply on
a per person basis - $5 adults; $4 children ages 6-12 and
seniors 65 and older. FREE for RILF members and children
6 yrs. and under.
• NATURE NOTES
Walking around the perimeter of Rose Island is prohibited
between April 1 and August 15. Restricted areas are marked
with signs and are strictly enforced by our guides,
our keepers and by the gulls. There is also a self-preservation
element here, for the "attack gulls" will swoop
and POOP all over you if you get too close to their babies!
• NO TICKS
Bring your sunscreen, but you don't have to bring bug repellent.
Rose Island has no mammals, therefore, no ticks, and the
sea breeze keeps the mosquitoes away.
Click here for a PDF of the 2007 Jamestown-Newport Ferry
Schedule
PROCEDURE TO RESERVE A DATE. .
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CALL FIRST: 401-847-4242 ~ Office hours are from 9 AM and
1 PM, Monday through Friday. We'll pencil you in and
discuss times and program details.
Group
Tour Registration Form (PDF - Adobe Reader required)
We do not send invoices, so please make a copy of your
completed registration form for use by your bookkeeping
department. We will confirm your trip upon receipt of
your deposit and registration form. |