A two-mile barrier beach on Buzzards Bay with a paved accessible path, bathhouse, and campground next door. It's the South Coast's biggest ocean beach and fills its lots on summer weekends by mid-morning.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $14/day MA-registered, $40/day non-MA (roughly May 23-Oct 12)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, year-round
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Lifeguard
On duty in season; sources vary between July 1-Labor Day 10am-6pm and Memorial Day-Labor Day 9am-5pm
Dogs
Not permitted on the beach April 1-September 15 (service animals excepted); pets allowed at the campground
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$14/day MA-registered, $40/day non-MA (roughly May 23-Oct 12)StickerMA state parks annual pass or lifetime senior pass accepted
DCR fee lots along the 2-mile beach
Access points along this beach
Main fee gate
main entrance off John Reed Rd where the YODEL parking fee is collected
Campground
DPH sampling point on the Horseneck shoreline adjacent to the DCR campground; no separate parking, entrance, or facilities beyond the main reservation.
Common questions
Is Horseneck in Westport 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.
Can I bring my dog to Horseneck?
Not on the main beach April 1-September 15 (service animals excepted). Dogs are allowed at the adjoining campground on leash, and at Gooseberry Neck year-round under a separate, more relaxed policy.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes for the paved beachfront path, with beach access mats and floating wheelchairs available. Cobblestones at some points may still block reaching the water.
Is there parking at Horseneck, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($14/day MA-registered, $40/day non-MA (roughly May 23-Oct 12)). DCR fee lots along the 2-mile beach
Are there restrooms at Horseneck?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Horseneck?
Barrier-beach location can close the reservation (including the campground) on short notice for severe weather.
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