Hog Island (Rhode Island) facts for kids

Hog Island is a small island located in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island, United States. It sits right at the entrance to the harbor of Bristol and is officially part of the town of Portsmouth. Even though it's not very big, it's an important landmark in the bay.

Hog Island in the distance, seen from near the Bristol Ferry Light

Hog Island, circled in red, in the inner part of Narragansett Bay

About Hog Island

Hog Island is known for its quiet charm. It covers an area of about 0.3 square miles (which is about 78 hectares or 192 acres). This makes it the fifth-largest island within Narragansett Bay.

A Summer Getaway

The island is mostly a place for summer vacations. It has a small community of about 100 homes. People come here to enjoy the warmer months. There are no people who live on Hog Island all year round. It's a peaceful spot that comes alive during the summer.

The Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse

Off the southern tip of Hog Island stands the Hog Island Shoal Lighthouse. This lighthouse is 60 feet (about 18 meters) tall. Its job is to warn ships about the dangerous shallow areas, called shoals, around the island. Lighthouses like this one are very important for guiding boats safely through the water, especially at night or in bad weather.