Dog Beaches on Cape Cod
By DarlingBarnstable beaches
Dogs are allowed on Barnstable public beaches from September 15-May 15 only.
Cape Cod National Seashore
Dogs on a leash are allowed year round except in lifeguard protected swimming areas and posted shorebird nesting areas.
Chatham
Dogs are allowed on the beach only during the off season.
September 16-March 31.
Dennis
Dogs are allowed on the beach only during the off season.
Labor Day-Memorial Day.
Eastham
Dogs are not allowed on any of the town beaches at any time from May 15 through Labor Day. They are, however, allowed at Dyer Prince Road/Rock Harbor Beach Area before 8:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. All dogs must be leashed.
Falmouth
Dogs are allowed on the beach only during the off season.
October 1 through April 30.
Harwich
Dogs are allowed on the beach only during the off season.
Labor Day-Memorial Day
Orleans(Nauset Beach)
From a point South of Nauset Beach parking lot to trail one, dogs are prohibited from May 15 to Labor Day. From a point South of trail one to the Chatham lnlet, all dogs must be on a leash of not more than 30 feet at all times, unless below the high tide mark, from May 15 through Labor Day. Dogs are prohibited from areas closed to vehicle or human traffic for Piping Plover protection.
Sandwich
Dogs are allowed on the beach, on a leash, only during the off season.
October through March.
Wellfleet
Dogs are allowed, on a six-foot lead, before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. on the following beaches from the 3rd Saturday in June through Labor Day: Duck Harbor, Newcomb Hollow, Cahoon Hollow, White Crest and Maguire Landing
Race Point Beach in Provincetown
When it comes to Cape Cod dog friendly beaches, Race Point Beach has to be the #1 choice. Dogs are allowed year round on the beach, and here's the best part, they are allowed off leash from 6AM to 9AM all summer long. So yes, you can let Rover run in the sand and romp in the surf...on Cape Cod...in the summer...you've got to love it!
Race Point Beach is a very wide beach on the Atlantic featuring some of the most scenic dune landscapes on the Cape. The water here is chilly, with big surf and strong undertows. Amenities include:
Lifeguards
Restrooms
Showers
Located on Race Point Rd. off of Rt 6
Dog Beaches In MA
By Darling| MA | Singing Beach; Manchester-by-the-Sea | Dogs allowed from Oct. 1 thru Apr. 30 |
| MA | Cape Cod National Seashore | Dogs allowed on beach on lead except fron May 15 to October 15. During this period dogs are prohibited on nature trails, bathing beaches, and shore bird nesting areas (often whole beaches) and the restriction extends to Nauset (town) ocean beaches in Orleans and Eastham and the Nauset Inlet and Pleasant Bay beaches during this period. |
| MA | Cape Cod | Rock Harbor Beach allows dogs off leash but is now off limits between Memorial Day and Columbus Day. |
| MA | State Parks | Dogs allowed on lead in all state parks with the significant exceptions of Gallop Island, George's Island, Halibut Pt., South Cape Beach (as well as some inland sites). |
| MA | Provincetown | The last time we were up there, all of the beaches allowed dogs on lead. Found no restrictions to the contrary. |
| MA | Duxbury Beach | Dogs allowed on beach on lead or other effective control year round, with specific area restrictions from May 1 to Sept. 15 |
| MA | Plum Island | Dogs allowed on beach off lead from October 15 to May 15. |
| MA | Nantucket | Many beaches on the island are dog friendly. |
| MA | Cuttyhunk Island (northwest of Martha's Vineyard) | Entire island (including the beach) is dog friendly. Dogs should be leashed in public areas. |
Dog beaches In NH
By Darling| NH | State Parks | No dogs allowed on NH State Park beaches except as noted below. |
| NH | Rye (including the State Beaches | Dogs allowed from Oct. 1 thru Friday before Memorial Day weekend (unrestricted) and from Memorial Day weekend thru 9/30 -- before 8am and after 6pm |
Dog beaches In NH
By Darling| NH | State Parks | No dogs allowed on NH State Park beaches except as noted below. |
| NH | Rye (including the State Beaches | Dogs allowed from Oct. 1 thru Friday before Memorial Day weekend (unrestricted) and from Memorial Day weekend thru 9/30 -- before 8am and after 6pm |
Dog Beaches In ME
By Darling| STATE | BEACH/PARK | COMMENTS |
| ME | Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park | Pets are allowed in all park locations except Sand Beach, Echo Lake Beach, Isle au Haut campground, ladder trails and inside public buildings. Must be under control and not left unattended. |
| ME | Popham Beach | Pets are allowed in all park locations except Sand Beach, Echo Lake Beach, Isle au Haut campground, ladder trails and inside public buildings. Must be under control and not left unattended. |
| ME | State Parks | Dogs are allowed on beach, off leash. Pet Friendly camping nearby. |
| ME | Higgins Beach, Scarbourgh | Dogs are allowed any time of day from 9/16 to 6/14 (under voice control or leash). From 6/15 to 9/15, dogs allowed only 5 pm to 9 am (under voice control or leash) |
| ME | Kittery | Sea Point and Crescent Beaches. Oct 1-May 14, dogs allowed off-leash under owners control. May 15- Sept 30, only dogs licensed to Kittery residents allowed on the beaches. with no dogs allowed from 10 am to 5 pm from June 15-Sept 10. |
| ME | York | Four: York Harbor Beach, Long Sands Beach, and Short Sands Beach all offer lifeguards and restrooms. Dogs allowed until 8:00a.m. and after 6:00pm during the summer months. Cape Neddick Beach allows dogs (seemingly all the time). |
| ME | Ogunquit | Allows dogs from October 16th to April 30th. |
| ME | Wells | Wells has 3 beaches (Moody, Wells Beach, and Drake Island). Dogs are allowed on all although Wells does not allow dogs from 8 am to 6 pm in summer. |
Rexhame Beach, Marshfield, MA
By LaylaThe beach is a bit rocky in parts but that only bothered the two-legged folks. There is a snack bar and restrooms and it costs $10 weekday (and 15 or 20 weekends) for non-resident parking. After 6pm, no one was manning the 'toll booth' (but the snack bar and restrooms were closed).
It took about an hour to get to the beach from Sharon: take Rte 3 to exit 12, follow 139East for 5-6 miles and a left onto Winslow (which becomes Standish) to the end. You'll know the left is coming when you see the Rexhame mini-market. Have fun - we did!
Dog Beaches in Massachusetts
By Stewart (Pooch Dates Top Dog)Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Your pet is welcome to play on the riverside beach at this state reservation known for its great fishing. Please keep pets on-leash.Town Beaches
Provincetown is the ONLY town in Cape Cod with off-leash beaches! Dogs are welcome to roam (with their owners) off-leash from 6am-9am and 6pm-9pm in the summer and at any time in the winter. Town Beaches ...Race Point Beach
Located on the Atlantic Ocean side of Provincetown, Race Point beach is great for viewing the sunrise. Dogs must be leashed from 9am to 6pm in the summer.Doggie Beach
Pets are welcome to run and play off-leash at this wide, sandy Nahant beach.Breakwater
Located at the beginning of Provincetown's West End. The breakwater provides hiking access to the very tip of Cape Cod at Long Point Light House. Great swimming location and area for gathering shellfish. Dogs must be ...Castle Island Beach
Dogs are welcome to join you on-leash during the off season at this lovely South Boston beach.Carson Beach
Pets are welcome to join you on-leash at this dog-friendly Boston area beach.Kalmus Beach
Bring your pet with you to this beautiful Cape Cod beach. They're welcome to join you from September 15 to May 15 on or off-leash.Indian Neck Beach
This beach provides gorgeous views of the harbor and island. A great place for a hike with your on-leash pet.Herring Cove
Herring Cove has miles of dog-friendly beaches to offer along the Massachusetts Bay side of Provincetown. In addition to being the most popular gay beach, the sunsets from this location are remarkable. Dogs are allowed off-leash ...Top Authors
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