Address
5 John Reed Road, Westport, MA 02791
- This page, Horseneck Beach State Reservation, is offered by
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Horseneck Beach State Reservation
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 25 through October 14
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 at Horseneck Beach State Reservation
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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 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
- 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 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.
