Horseneck Beach State Reservation
Two miles of sand, dunes, salt marsh, campground, and open Buzzards Bay horizon make Horseneck a powerful but exposed coastal park.
Artwork inspired by Albert Pinkham Ryder
Two miles of sand, dunes, salt marsh, campground, and open Buzzards Bay horizon make Horseneck a powerful but exposed coastal park. Wind and water define the place. Longshore currents, piping-plover habitat, dune protection, Gooseberry Neck, and working South Coast waters matter more than a resort-beach expectation.
Check surf, wind, bacteria, and parking status before the drive. Bring shade that can handle wind, keep off fenced dunes, and use only designated swimming areas. Rip currents, cold water, strong wind, and full parking lots are common. Never swim outside current lifeguard guidance. Gooseberry Neck adds geology and working-water views to the beach day.
- Beach
- About two miles
- Water
- Buzzards Bay
- Habitat
- Dune and salt marsh
Quick guide
- Read the flags
- Conditions can change during one visit.
- Anchor for wind
- Light beach gear often fails here.
Know before you go
- Read the flags
- Conditions can change during one visit.
- Anchor for wind
- Light beach gear often fails here.
- Protect nesting zones
- Fences preserve scarce shore habitat.
- Add Gooseberry
- The rocky neck contrasts with the sand.
Good to know
Rip currents, cold water, strong wind, and full parking lots are common. Never swim outside current lifeguard guidance.
Notice these
- Long beach
- Gooseberry Neck
- Dune campground