Halibut Point State Park - Rockport, MA
Posted by: 
neoc1
N 42° 41.333 W 070° 37.941
19T E 366279 N 4727558
Halibut Point State Park is reached from Gott Avenue, north of the town of Rockport.
Waymark Code: WMCTA4
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2011
Views: 5
Halibut Point State Park is known for the beauty of its coastal scenery. The land was once owned by the Babson Farm Granite Quarry. Just north of the visitors center is the steep cliffs of a vast quarry pool. Beyond the quarry is the Atlantic Ocean.
The visitors center is located in a renovated World War II fire-control tower. It has exhibits related to the park's natural and cultural history. The 60-foot tall structure has panoramic views that stretch north to new Hampshire and Maine. The center is also home to park's administrative headquarters.
Hiking along the sheer granite cliffs, bird watching, fishing, and exploring tidal pools are popular activities.
Name of Park, Protected Area, or Cultural Location: Halibut Point State Park
Name of System or Passport Program: Massachusetts State Parks
Passport Available: Yes, for free
Parking or Entrance Fee: Not listed
Park Website: [Web Link]
Address of Station:
Gott Avenue
Rockport , MA United States
01966
|
Visit Instructions:
No special instructions, but a picture of yourself or of something unique to that place would be a nice touch.