Sandy Point State Reservation

The 77-acre reservation forms the southern tip of Plum Island, featuring extensive sand banks that project into Ipswich Bay at low tide.

Colonial records show that sections of Plum Island were distributed among Ipswich residents as common land, with early legislation addressing livestock management.

The reservation serves as a nesting ground for protected bird species, including piping plovers and least terns, contributing to local wildlife preservation.

Visitors can access the beach for swimming and fishing from sunrise to sunset, with parking limited to 15 spaces through Parker River Wildlife Refuge.

Stage Island Pond, created from a former salt works, provides a freshwater habitat for diverse bird species within the coastal environment.

Location: Ipswich

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/sandy-point-state-reservation

GPS coordinates: 42.70278,-70.77639

Latest update: June 6, 2025 01:52