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Plum Island Beach

Wild barrier-island beach inside a national wildlife refuge — limited lots that close once full, and seasonal piping-plover closures, so check before you go.

Newbury, Massachusetts · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026

Parking at Plum Island Beach

$5/day refuge lots (limited). Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Plum Island Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.

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Conditions & tides

Tap Plum Island Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times, plus recent photos and ratings from other visitors.

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Plum Island Beach — FAQ

Is there parking at Plum Island Beach?
$5/day refuge lots (limited). BeachMap shows Plum Island Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
Is Plum Island Beach free?
No — Plum Island Beach is ticketed or paid ($5/day refuge lots (limited)).
What's at Plum Island Beach?
Plum Island Beach has restrooms. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.

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