A small sandy beach within the private, historic Salter's Point summer community on Buzzards Bay. Access and parking are informal and limited, and the beach functions largely as a neighborhood amenity rather than an open public beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
Dartmouth requires dogs in public areas to be leashed, at heel, or otherwise under an owner's direct control at all times. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Getting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Small informal lot
Details unconfirmed
Small informal lot
CostfreeSpacesfew
Arrive early; street parking possible but caution advised near residences
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Salter's Point South in Dartmouth open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Salter's Point South, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Small informal lot
Can you swim at Salter's Point South?
Yes. Salter's Point South has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-08-14). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Salter's Point South?
Dartmouth requires dogs in public areas to be leashed, at heel, or otherwise under an owner's direct control at all times. Posted signs at the site take precedence.