Rare piping plovers nest on the beach, so please stay away from any marked nesting areas.īehind the beach, acres of rich salt marshes along the East Branch of the Westport River estuary draw egrets, ospreys, herons, and salt marsh sparrows. Keep an eye on the sky for migrating birds, particularly in spring and fall. If you’re a birder, head to Horseneck to find one of New England’s premier birdwatching locations. In addition to providing beautiful scenery, these dunes are a critical habitat that helps replenish the beach after big storms. The beach is known for its sandy, rolling dunes, which separate the beach from the parking area. Horseneck Beach is a wide barrier beach that protects the sensitive Westport River inlet. For a wilder walk, explore the nature trails at nearby Gooseberry Island, a rocky island that’s part of the reservation.
TrailsĪ paved, ADA-accessible walking path runs along the two-mile stretch of sandy beach. With a wide, sandy beach, Horseneck Beach State Reservation is a favorite summer destination for locals seeking sun and fun. Or stay at the popular 100-site Horseneck Beach campground (open mid-May through mid-October) for an oceanfront getaway. Explore the history and ecology of the area at the Horseneck Point Life-Saving Station and Gooseberry Island, which occupy the southeastern end of the reservation. Launch a kayak from nearby Emma Tripp Landing to discover miles of tidal inlets that cut through the marsh.
The reservation is home to nearly 600 acres of protected land, including gorgeous salt marshes along the East Branch of the Westport River. Even in winter, Horseneck Beach attracts locals who come in the off-season to walk the mile-long stretch of shoreline all the way to Cherry & Webb Beach.Īlthough most people visit Horseneck for the beach, there’s a whole outdoor world to explore here. Visitors travel from all over to play in the surf and sand here each summer. With swelling waves that crash on the shell-littered shore, Horseneck Beach State Reservation is among Buzzards Bay’s best and most well-known beaches. Westport Fishermen’s Association Merger.The national Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation (CERF) recently awarded the Buzzards Bay Coalition its 2021 Coastal Stewardship Award for the breadth and depth of its programs to protect and preserve Buzzards Bay.
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