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Great Rock Bight

OpenOcean beach · Chilmark, MA
Great Rock Bight, Chilmark, Massachusetts
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Safe to swim
water test · MA DPH · latest posting

Great Rock Bight is an ocean beach in Chilmark, Massachusetts.

What to expect

Parking
Free Free
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Water
Ocean (salt)

Getting in

Parking
Free
CostFree
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank preserve, open to the public. Small dirt-road parking area off Brickyard Road; parking/access are limited and visitors may be turned away, especially on weekends.

Common questions

Is Great Rock Bight in Chilmark open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Great Rock Bight, and what does it cost?
Free (Free). Martha's Vineyard Land Bank preserve, open to the public. Small dirt-road parking area off Brickyard Road; parking/access are limited and visitors may be turned away, especially on weekends.

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-16.