A grassy point park built around the 1838 Ned's Point Light, one of the smallest active lighthouses on Buzzards Bay. A small beach and kayak launch sit below the lawn, popular for picnics, kite flying, and striper fishing in spring.
What to expect
Parking
Ned's Point Rd lot unconfirmed
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible
Dogs
Not permitted on the small beach here; the townwide leash law (Bylaw Art. 17.3) applies on the surrounding lawn
Fishing
Allowed year-round, notable striper spot in spring
Managed by
Town of Mattapoisett
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Parking
Ned's Point Rd lot
Costunconfirmed
Details unconfirmed
Ned's Point Rd lot
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large gravel lot
Access points along this beach
Kayak launch
hand-carry launch below the lawn
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
near the lighthouse lawn
Worth knowing
- The lighthouse itself is managed by the U.S. Coast Guard and is not open for climbing; the grounds around it are the town park.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Ned's Point in Mattapoisett open today?
Ned's Point is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Are there restrooms at Ned's Point?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Ned's Point?
No lifeguard on duty at any time. No alcohol (Bylaw Art. 10.5).
Can you swim at Ned's Point?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Ned's Point off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Ned's Point?
Not permitted on the small beach here; the townwide leash law (Bylaw Art. 17.3) applies on the surrounding lawn