Horseneck Beach State Reservation

Address

5 John Reed Road, Westport, MA 02791

Phone

Horseneck Beach (508) 636-8816
Horseneck Beach Campground (508) 636-8817
Accessible

Details   of Horseneck Beach State Reservation

Overview   of Horseneck Beach State Reservation

Swim and camp at one of the most popular beaches in Massachusetts. Located at the western end of Buzzard's Bay, the 2-mile long beach is also great for bird watching.

Hours   for Horseneck Beach State Reservation

Sunrise to sunset

Beach hours

Sunday - Saturday:
8:00 am-8:00 pm

Parking   at Horseneck Beach State Reservation

Daily parking fee charged May 14 through October 30

Mobile payments accepted via the YODEL app  Parking in MA State Parks - YODEL FAQs

MA resident  $13

Non-MA resident  $40

Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate

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Activities   at Horseneck Beach State Reservation

  • Swimming

    Sunbathe or take a swim in the Atlantic.
  • Camping

    Whether you’re in a tent, trailer or R.V., you can’t go wrong sleeping under the stars by the ocean.

All Activities   at Horseneck Beach State Reservation

  • Camping
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Sailing
  • Boating (non-motorized)
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Biking
  • Basketball
  • Bird watching

Facilities   at Horseneck Beach State Reservation

  • Boat ramp
  • Dishwashing station
  • Dumpsters
  • Picnic areas
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Trailer/R.V. dumping

Accessibility   at Horseneck Beach State Reservation

This beach has cobblestones. You may not be able to get to the water in a beach wheelchair. You will not be able to go into the water in a floating beach chair if lifeguards determine that surf conditions are too risky.

Restrictions   at Horseneck Beach State Reservation

  • No generators are allowed

  • No dogs or other pets, with exception of service animals, allowed on beach April 1st to Sept. 15th. 
  • No access to sand dunes.
  • No alcohol
  • No littering

More info   for Horseneck Beach State Reservation

Beach services, including lifeguard services and public restrooms, are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day (weekends only through 6/18). 

The Gooseberry Island Public Boat Launch may be accessed from W Shore Road in Westport.

Camping is available from the first week in May until Columbus Day. Camping for Massachusetts residents is $24 per night / standard non electric sites and $30 per night/  electric hookups. $70 per night for non-residents.

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