A rocky causeway-linked island at the west end of Horseneck Beach State Reservation, with its own free lot, walking trails, and a more relaxed dog policy than the main beach.
What to expect
Parking
Gooseberry Neck lot
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Dogs
Not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless posted otherwise. Outside that window and that area a dog on DCR land must be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet,…
Allowed now · ban starts May 1Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Getting in
Parking
Gooseberry Neck lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Causeway entrance
causeway crossing from the Horseneck reservation area onto the island
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Gooseberry lot area
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Gooseberry Island in Westport open today?
Gooseberry Island is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Can I bring my dog to Gooseberry even though Horseneck bans dogs in summer?
Yes, Gooseberry Neck has its own, more relaxed leashed-dog policy year-round, distinct from the main Horseneck beach's April 1-September 15 ban.
Are there restrooms at Gooseberry Island?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at Gooseberry Island?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Gooseberry Island off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.