40th Pole 1 Beach 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 Beach in Nantucket open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at 40th Pole 1 Beach, 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.