Address
5 John Reed Road, Westport, MA 02791
- This page, Horseneck Beach State Reservation, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
- Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
- Universal Access Program
Horseneck Beach State Reservation
Details
Overview
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
Sunrise to sunset
Beach hours
Sunday - Saturday:
8:00 am-8:00 pm
Parking
Daily parking fee charged May 24 through October 13
Mobile payments accepted via the YODEL app Parking in MA State Parks - YODEL FAQs
MA resident $14
Non-MA resident $40
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities
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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
- Camping
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Sailing
- Boating (non-motorized)
- Boating (motorized)
- Biking
- Basketball
- Bird watching
Facilities
- Boat ramp
- Dishwashing station
- Dumpsters
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Showers
- Trailer/R.V. dumping
- Concessions are available
Accessibility
- Beach mat provided
- Beach wheelchairs available
- Accessible camping
- Accessible picnicking
- Accessible restrooms
- Accessible trails
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
- 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
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.
