Nasketucket Bay State Reservation is an ocean beach in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Entry fee
Confirmed townwide parking-pass program: $10/season resident/property-owner pass, $35/season guest pass (one per residence), sold at the Treasurer/Collector's Office. Required at Town Beach, Shipyard Park/Town Wharf, Town Landing, and…
Dogs
Art. 17.3 requires a chain or leash whenever a dog is off its owner's premises, anywhere in town, with no voice-control exception. Art. 17.5 bans dogs outright, not seasonally, from town beaches, Ship Yard Park and Veterans Park, the…
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Nasketucket Bay State Reservation in Mattapoisett open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation?
Yes. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation?
Art. 17.3 requires a chain or leash whenever a dog is off its owner's premises, anywhere in town, with no voice-control exception. Art. 17.5 bans dogs outright, not seasonally, from town beaches, Ship Yard Park and Veterans Park, the roadway at Veterans Park excepted. Owners must pick up after…
Is there an entry fee at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation?
Yes, Confirmed townwide parking-pass program: $10/season resident/property-owner pass, $35/season guest pass (one per residence), sold at the Treasurer/Collector's Office. Required at Town Beach, Shipyard Park/Town Wharf, Town Landing, and Hiller's Cove Beach. No Parking Pass or permit required.