Fort Phoenix is an ocean beach in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Free Free, no parking fee at this DCR state reservation
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Free
CostFree, no parking fee at this DCR state reservation
Small on-site lots; fills up on summer weekends/holidays. No resident sticker or fee required, per Mass.gov listing.
Common questions
Is Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven open today?
Under a swimming advisory as of the latest MA DPH posting. The beach itself stays open, but swimming isn't recommended (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Fort Phoenix, and what does it cost?
Free (Free, no parking fee at this DCR state reservation). Small on-site lots; fills up on summer weekends/holidays. No resident sticker or fee required, per Mass.gov listing.
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