Introduction

Naval Station Newport is an active U.S. Navy installation on Aquidneck Island in Newport, Rhode Island. This page gives practical contact details, visitor gate and access notes, housing and lodging options, key services, medical and childcare info, and recreation programs on base.

Base Overview

Official name Naval Station Newport
Military branch United States Navy
Base status Active
Street address 690 Peary Street, Newport, RI 02841
Main phone number Command Sponsor Coordinator: (401) 841-3456; Command Duty Officer: (401) 862-8378; Public Affairs: (401) 841-1832
Visitor Center phone (401) 841-3126
Official website Naval Station Newport official website

Location and Directions

Area Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island
Nearby communities Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth
Main gate Gate 1, Training Station Road, Newport
Commercial gate Gate 17, Access Road, Middletown

The installation covers parts of Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth on Aquidneck Island. Use local roads to reach Training Station Road for Gate 1 or Access Road for Gate 17 as directed by signs and your map app.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center processes visitors Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; phone (401) 841-3126 and email newport_ri_visitor_control@us.navy.mil. Visitors without military ID or CAC usually need visitor processing and approved access.

Gate hours vary by gate: Gate 1 and Gate 17 are listed as open 24 hours unless announced otherwise. Other gates have limited or posted hours. Confirm current gate and entry rules with the Visitor Control Center before you travel.

Housing and Lodging

On-base housing support is available from the Housing Service Center at 690 Peary Street (phone (401) 841-2232 / 2233). Privatized family housing is managed by Balfour Beatty Communities (phone (401) 846-8877) in Middletown. Unaccompanied housing has on-base facilities (phone (401) 841-7900). Lodging options include Navy Gateway Inns & Suites and Navy Lodge; confirm eligibility and make reservations with the lodging facility.

Facilities and Services

The installation offers on-base retail, ID and DEERS services, Fleet and Family Support, and child and youth programs. See the table for key services and tenant commands located on base.

On-base services Navy Exchange, mini-marts, gas station, uniform store, Military ID/DEERS, Pass and ID, Fleet and Family Support, Child and Youth Programs
Tenant commands Officer Training Command Newport; U.S. Naval War College; NUWC Division Newport; Navy Supply Corps School; Naval Health Clinic New England

Schools and Childcare

Local public schools for military families include schools in Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. School liaison support is available through Navy Region Mid-Atlantic to help with school transitions and local education resources.

Childcare programs include the Naval Station Newport Child Development Center, Family Child Care, and Child and Youth Programs. Family Child Care registration and information: (401) 841-4562. Use MilitaryChildCare.com to search and begin registration.

Medical Services

The primary medical facility is Naval Health Clinic New England in Newport. The clinic provides readiness and military health-care services; hospital-level care is arranged through partner hospitals in the region. The Naval Station Newport Fire Department provides ambulance services on base; contact the clinic for appointments and use emergency services for urgent care.

Recreation and Amenities

Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs include the John H. Chafee Fitness Center, John H. Chafee Pool, Family Fitness, Liberty Center, Newport Enlisted Club, GO Rec Rental, Tickets and Travel, and more. Fitness center phone: (401) 841-2512; pool: (401) 841-6628; family fitness: (401) 841-3164. Check Naval Station Newport Fleet and Family Readiness for current hours and program schedules.

Things to Know

  • Naval Station Newport is an active Navy installation hosting officer and enlisted training commands.
  • The installation spans Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth on Aquidneck Island.
  • Access is controlled; contact the Visitor Control Center before traveling to confirm entry requirements.
  • Gate hours and access rules may change due to operational needs—always verify before you go.
  • On-base services include lodging, retail, medical clinic access, childcare, fitness, and family-support services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact the Visitor Control Center?
Phone: (401) 841-3126; email: newport_ri_visitor_control@us.navy.mil.
Can I visit the base without a military ID?
Visitors without military IDs may need visitor processing and approved access. Contact the Visitor Control Center before arrival.
Where is the main gate?
The main gate is Gate 1 on Training Station Road in Newport; Gate 17 on Access Road in Middletown is the commercial gate.
Where can I stay on base?
On-base lodging includes Navy Gateway Inns & Suites and Navy Lodge. Confirm eligibility and make reservations with the lodging office.
Where is medical care on base?
Naval Health Clinic New England in Newport is the primary clinic; ambulance services are provided on base by the fire department.