Espécies Protegidas
Driving on or in the dunes is strictly prohibited - This is to protect fragile habitat and prevent further damage. Thank you for helping preserve these protected areas.
Current Vehicle Restrictions on Beaches
Beaches may be closed to beach driving due to the presence of protected species. Please view the updates on the right hand side of this page for details, and sign up to get emails directly to your inbox!
| Site Name | Managed by | Vehicle Access | Restrictions & Bird Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40th Pole – Access 45 and 45A | Land Bank | Open to vehicles. Contact ewhittaker@nantucket-ma.gov for up to date information. | Protected bird species |
| 40th Pole – Access 46 | Land Bank | Closed to vehicles. Contact ewhittaker@nantucket-ma.gov for up to date information. | Unsafe driving conditions |
| 40th Pole – East of Access | Private | Open to vehicles | No species of concern present |
| Capaum Pond | Nantucket Conservation Foundation | No vehicle access | No birds currently present; monitored regularly |
| Carthcart Beach | Land Bank | Open to vehicles | No species of concern |
| Cisco Beach | Land Bank | No vehicle access | No species of concern |
| Cliffside Beach Club | Private | N/A | No birds present |
| Coatue | Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Open only to vehicles on inside/middle trail. Extremely soft sand — use caution | No species of concern present |
| Coskata Coatue Wildlife Refuge | The Trustees of Reservations | Open to vehicles | No species of concern present |
| Dionis | Town of Nantucket | No vehicle access | No species of concern present |
| Eel Point | Nantucket Conservation Foundation | No Beach Driving | No species of concern present |
| Eel Point – Access 47 | Town of Nantucket & Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Open to vehicles | No birds currently present |
| Fisherman’s Beach | Town of Nantucket | No vehicle access | No species of concern |
| Great Point | Trustees of Reservations | Open to vehicles | No species of concern present |
| Haulover | Nantucket Conservation Foundation & The Trustees of Reservations | Open only to OSVs on inside/middle trail. No driving allowed | No species of concern present |
| Hummock Pond – Red Barn Road-West Hummock | Nantucket Conservation Foundation | No vehicle access | No birds currently present |
| Jetties Beach/Steps | Town of Nantucket | No vehicle access | No species of concern present |
| Long Pond | Nantucket Conservation Foundation & Madaket Land Trust | No vehicle access | No birds currently present |
| Low Beach | Town of Nantucket | Open to vehicles | Protected bird species |
| Nobadeer | Town of Nantucket | Open to vehicles | No species of concern |
| Point of Breakers/Western Ave | Town of Nantucket | Open to vehicles | No species of concern |
| Sesachacha Pond/Quidnet | Mass Audubon | No vehicle access | No species of concern present |
| Smith’s Point/Esther’s Island | Town of Nantucket/Mass Audubon | Closed to vehicles | Protected bird species |
| Squam Road | Mass Audubon | No vehicle access | No species of concern present |
| Surfside Beach | Town of Nantucket | Summer: No vehicle access during the day. Open to vehicles from 10PM-6AM only | No species of concern |
| Tom Nevers Pond/Wanoma Way | Town of Nantucket & Mass Audubon | No vehicle access | No species of concern present |
| Washing Pond Beach | Private | No vehicle access | No species of concern present |
| Wauwinet | Mass Audubon | No vehicle access | No species of concern present |
Protection of Habitat
Symbolic fencing is required to protect nesting habitat for protected species. This fencing is used to mark the start of use restrictions on the beaches and water area around this habitat.
- Pedestrians are allowed up to the edge of the fencing. Please walk as close to the waterline as possible.
- All kites including kites for kiteboarding must maintain a 200 yard buffer to the edge of the fencing.
- Vehicles including beach bikes must stay within marked vehicle corridors or observe any beach closures for vehicles.
- All pets must be leashed.
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