Norton Point Beach - east katama bay is an ocean beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot OSV sticker: $90/season resident, $140/season non-resident (2023 town pricing, not reconfirmed for 2026). Foot access free.
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostOSV sticker: $90/season resident, $140/season non-resident (2023 town pricing, not reconfirmed for 2026). Foot access free.StickerEdgartown Norton Point OSV permit
East (Chappaquiddick) end, Katama Bay side. No car lot; foot access from Chappaquiddick/Wasque side or by OSV. As of latest town update, OSV travel was temporarily closed for shorebird nesting, check via text BEACH to 877-550-8627.
Common questions
Is Norton Point Beach - east katama bay in Edgartown 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 Norton Point Beach - east katama bay, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (OSV sticker: $90/season resident, $140/season non-resident (2023 town pricing, not reconfirmed for 2026). Foot access free.). East (Chappaquiddick) end, Katama Bay side. No car lot; foot access from Chappaquiddick/Wasque side or by OSV. As of latest town update, OSV travel was temporarily closed for shorebird nesting, check via text BEACH to 877-550-8627.
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