Stage Fort Park

Gloucester

This site is ideal for that diver who wants to bring the family along to hang at the beach while you dive.

There are two dive sites at this location- Half Moon Beach and Cressy Beach. Half Moon Beach is located down the grassy hill behind the visitor center and Cressy Beach is located down the hill via the road. You'll find different variations of crabs, and our good friend the moon snail. There are loads of different vegetation- tall eel grass and what looks like fluffy beds of red-pink blankets.

Afterwards, pull out your picnic blanket, snacks and soak in that warm sun and maybe even grab an ice cream, especially if you paid for that parking!!

Half Moon Beach

Cressy Beach

Parking:

Parking available 8:00 AM- 9:00 PM via online Reservation-only lot through Labor Day. ($27 for the day) ( Click Here). For Cressy Beach, it's best to park in the second lot (located in the back down the small gravel path) as it will bring you closer to the beach. For Half Moon beach parking, stay up at the top parking lot as close to the visitor center.

Level:

all

Max Depth at High Tide:

20ft

Ideal Wind Condition:

West

Entrance:

Easy beach entrance

Facilities:

Bathrooms on-site at visitor center