Address
4 Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA 01966
- This page, Halibut Point State Park, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Halibut Point State Park
Details of Halibut Point State Park
Overview of Halibut Point State Park
On a clear day, visitors to Halibut Point State Park will be able to see Mount Agamenticus, located 40 miles away in Maine, and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. You can explore the park's trails and tide pools, picnic on the rocky ledges, and learn about the park's World-War II history and the Cape Ann granite industry history.
Hours for Halibut Point State Park
8:00 am to sunset
*Open upon advance booking by groups: scouts, schools, other organizations
Parking at Halibut Point State Park
Daily parking fee charged May 14 through October 30
MA resident $5
Non-MA resident $20
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Get a parking pass for Massachusetts state parks
Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA residents)
Mobile payments accepted via the YODEL app Parking in MA State Parks - YODEL FAQs
Facilities at Halibut Point State Park
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
- Visitor Center
Activities
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Bird Watching
- Picnicking
- Scenic Viewing
- Educational Programs
Accessibility at Halibut Point State Park
- Educational programs
- Hiking
- Graded
- Visitors Center
Restrictions at Halibut Point State Park
Not allowed
- swimming or entering the quarry for any reason
- alcoholic beverages, fires, charcoal, grills
- bicycles, scooters, skate or hover boards
- camping
- drones, metal detectors
- removing park resources (animals -tidal or other, flowers, plants, rocks (never throw rocks))
