find the best beaches that allow dogs in Masphee
Mashpee has one ocean beach and two freshwater pond beaches. They don’t allow dogs year-round. bummer.
But all hope is not lost. dogs are allowed in the offseason on the state-owned portion of South Cape State Beach.
- Learn dog rules for Mashpee beaches
- Find out where to get a beach sticker
- Find nearby beaches open to dogs in the summer
See below for a full list of public beaches in Mashpee, ma, and to learn about other fun activities for pets nearby.
Dog rules for Mashpee Beaches
- Town-owned beaches:
- Dogs not allowed on town-owned Mashpee Beaches year round.
- State-owned beaches:
- No dogs or other pets allowed on beach April 1st to Sept. 15th (with exception of service animals)
- Dogs are allowed only at the state owned portion of South Cape Beach between September 15th and April 1st.
How to get a beach sticker in Mashpee, Mass.
Beach parking stickers are required to park at all three beaches in Mashpee. Weekly and seasonal stickers are available for town residents.
- Visit mashpee town sticker website: click here
You can also buy daily or seasonal parking passes for the state lot at South Cape Beach.
- Buy an Annual Parking Pass for Massachusetts State Parks at mass.gov: click here
- More info on parking at Massachusetts state parks: click here
Mashpee beaches that allow dogs
Most Harwich ocean beaches are on the south side of Cape Cod, facing Nantucket Sound. There are also a beach on Pleasant Bay as well as several freshwater pond beaches.
Attaquin Park
End of Great Neck Road North on Mashpee/Wakeby Pond
John's Pond Park Beach
Off Hooppole Road
South Cape Beach State Park
End of Great Oak Road, near New Seabury
Frequently asked questions
Are there any off-leash dog beaches in Mashpee, MA?
Dogs are not allowed off-leash on beaches in Mashpee, even in the offseason. If you want an off-leash dog beach during the summer, you’ll need to visit Provincetown. The beach on Commercial Street allows dogs to run free off leash in the mornings and evenings all year long.
Are dogs allowed on Mashpee beaches in the summertime?
No. Dogs are only allowed on on the state-owned portion of South Cape Beach in the offseason, from Sept. 16 to May 30.
What is the nearest beach where dogs are allowed in the summertime?
You’ll need to drive a bit to find one. The National Seashore is a good option. For a full list of pet-friendly beaches in the summer, check out our guide to dog-friendly beaches on cape cod.
Does Mashpee beaches sell daily parking passes?
Mashpee residents can buy weekly or seasonal parking stickers. Daily and seasonal parking passes are available at South Cape Beach State Park.
How are beach conditions at South Cape Beach in Mashpee?
South Cape Beach is a thin strip of sandy shoreline backed by dunes that stretches for over a mile. It is the southernmost point of Mashpee.
It is part of both South Cape Beach State Park and the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Looking for beaches that allow dogs in the summer?
Find dog-friendly beaches on cape cod
Check out our full guide to all of Cape Cod’s beaches to find towns and beaches where dogs are allowed during the summer, including an off-leash dog beach.
Other pet-friendly activities in Mashpee, MA
Mashpee has lots of cool things to do with your dog after the beach: restaurants, dog walks and hiking trails, a dog park, and so much more!
Restaurants in Mashpee that allow dogs
Mashpee has a bunch of dining options that are pet-friendly. A great place to eat after a long day chasing tennis balls and snoozing on towels at the beach.
Kayaking on Cape Cod
There are a bunch of fun places in Mashpee and and surrounding towns They’re a fun way to explore the outdoors on cape cod with your pet.
