Reservation Beach is an ocean beach in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Entry fee
You don't need a Parking Pass for this spot; 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,…
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 Reservation Beach in Mattapoisett open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Reservation Beach?
Reservation Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Reservation Beach?
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 Reservation Beach?
Yes, You don't need a Parking Pass for this spot; 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.