40th Pole 1 is an ocean beach in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free to park in the dirt lot; a Beach Vehicle (oversand) Permit is required to drive/park on the sand, $50 Nantucket-registered vehicle by May 31 ($100 after), $100 off-island vehicle by June 30 ($150 after)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree to park in the dirt lot; a Beach Vehicle (oversand) Permit is required to drive/park on the sand, $50 Nantucket-registered vehicle by May 31 ($100 after), $100 off-island vehicle by June 30 ($150 after)StickerNantucket Beach Vehicle Permit (oversand permit)
Reached via ~1 mile of unpaved Eel Point Rd; free dirt lot at the head of the beach for those not driving onto the sand. High-clearance/4WD recommended for oversand.
Common questions
Is 40th Pole 1 in Nantucket 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 40th Pole 1, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free to park in the dirt lot; a Beach Vehicle (oversand) Permit is required to drive/park on the sand, $50 Nantucket-registered vehicle by May 31 ($100 after), $100 off-island vehicle by June 30 ($150 after)). Reached via ~1 mile of unpaved Eel Point Rd; free dirt lot at the head of the beach for those not driving onto the sand. High-clearance/4WD recommended for oversand.
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