Plum Island is an ocean beach in Newbury, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker $25/year per vehicle (Newbury resident permit) for permit-only spaces; free 3-hr limited parking on Sunset Drive open to everyone
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Cost$25/year per vehicle (Newbury resident permit) for permit-only spaces; free 3-hr limited parking on Sunset Drive open to everyoneStickerNewbury resident parking permit ($25/yr, due by Jan 1)
Covers Newbury's portion of Plum Island: Plum Island Center lot, beach-side spaces on Northern Blvd, and the Town Ramp at the Parker River Bridge on High Rd. Distinct from Newburyport's paid-lot system and from the federal Parker River…
Common questions
Is Plum Island in Newbury 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 Plum Island, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker ($25/year per vehicle (Newbury resident permit) for permit-only spaces; free 3-hr limited parking on Sunset Drive open to everyone). Covers Newbury's portion of Plum Island: Plum Island Center lot, beach-side spaces on Northern Blvd, and the Town Ramp at the Parker River Bridge on High Rd. Distinct from Newburyport's paid-lot system and from the federal Parker River…
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