Great Pond @ Long Point is an ocean beach in West Tisbury, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Reservation required $25/day non-member vehicle (mid-June–mid-Sept); $15 for Trustees household members; free for Contributing-level members+; pedestrians/bikes free, no reservation
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Reservation required
Cost$25/day non-member vehicle (mid-June–mid-Sept); $15 for Trustees household members; free for Contributing-level members+; pedestrians/bikes free, no reservation
Long Point Wildlife Refuge is owned/operated by The Trustees of Reservations, **not the Town of West Tisbury.** Tisbury Great Pond side and ocean side share one entrance/reservation. Advance online reservation required mid-June–mid-Sept,…
Common questions
Is Great Pond @ Long Point in West Tisbury 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 Great Pond @ Long Point, and what does it cost?
Reservation required ($25/day non-member vehicle (mid-June–mid-Sept); $15 for Trustees household members; free for Contributing-level members+; pedestrians/bikes free, no reservation). Long Point Wildlife Refuge is owned/operated by The Trustees of Reservations, **not the Town of West Tisbury.** Tisbury Great Pond side and ocean side share one entrance/reservation. Advance online reservation required mid-June–mid-Sept,…
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