While there aren’t a lot of dog-friendly beaches in Cape Cod during peak season, if you’re in the area during the off-season, there are tons of beaches you can take your dog to. Just ensure to keep them on a leash and bring whatever you need to clean up after them. With that in mind, keep reading and check out ten of the best dog-friendly beaches in Cape Cod.
The 10 Dog Friendly Beaches in Cape Cod
- Crowes Reservation Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍East Dennis, MA
🕐 Open Times: 6 AM to 7:30 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
You can bring leashed dogs from mid-September to Memorial Day
Very large beach
Plenty of spaces for dogs to roam
Bring your own water and waste bags
Free parking on site
- Kalmus Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍670 Ocean Street, Barnstable, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
You can bring leashed dogs from September 15 to May 15
Plenty of parking available
Very private beach
Bring your own water and waste bags
Typically calm water
- Sandy Neck Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍425 Sandy Neck Road, Barnstable, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
You can bring leashed dogs from September 15 to May 15
Rocky beach surface
Bring your own water and waste bags
Lots of hiking trails
Clean and quiet beach
- Lighthouse Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍30 Main Street, Chatham, MA
🕐 Open Times: Before 9 AM or after 5 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
You can’t bring your dog during the day
Bring your own water and waste bags
You can bring your dogs any time during the off-season
Plenty of parking on site
Bathrooms available on site
- Joseph Sylvia State Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍267-125 Seaview Avenue, Edgartown, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
You can bring leashed dogs from October 1 to March 31
During September you can bring leashed dogs before 9 AM or after 5 PM
Bring your own water and waste bags
You can’t bring dogs during the summer months
Clean beach and less wind than other beaches
- Hardings Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Hardings Beach Road & Bucks Lane, Chatham, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
You can bring leashed dogs from September 15 to May 15
Very large and sandy beach
Bring your own water and waste bags
Clean beach with plenty of dunes
Parking is close to the beach
- Craigsville Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍997 Craigsville Beach Road, Centerville, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
You can bring leashed dogs from September 15 to May 15
Bring your own water and waste bags
You can’t bring dogs during the summer
Food, showers, and bathroom on site
Very calm water
- Skaket Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍192 Skaket Beach Road, Orleans, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
You can bring leashed dogs from September 15 to May 15
Bring your own water and waste bags
You can’t bring dogs during the summer
Very calm waters and tide pools
Parking and bathrooms on site
Very clean and well-kept beach
- Red River Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍Old Wharf Road & Uncle Venies Road, Harwich, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
You can bring leashed dogs on the beach from Labor Day to Memorial Day
Bring your own water and waste bags
Dog walking is only allowed in the parking lot area at select times
Bathrooms available on site
Parking is free during the off-season
Very clean and easily accessible beach
- Pleasant Road Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍7 Pleasant Road, Harwich, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
You can bring dogs from October 1 to March 31
Bring your own water and waste bags
Very quiet and clean beach
Public bathrooms available on site
You can’t bring dogs during the summer months
Conclusion While you might be itching for a beach to take your dog to during the peak season in Cape Cod, unfortunately, they’re just not around. But if you’re in the area from the middle of September to the first half of May, there are plenty of beaches you can bring your pup to. Pick a few of them and check them out, because in Cape Cod, there’s no reason you and your pup can’t enjoy a beach day together.
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While there aren’t a lot of dog-friendly beaches in Cape Cod during peak season, if you’re in the area during the off-season, there are tons of beaches you can take your dog to. Just ensure to keep them on a leash and bring whatever you need to clean up after them.
With that in mind, keep reading and check out ten of the best dog-friendly beaches in Cape Cod.
The 10 Dog Friendly Beaches in Cape Cod
1. Crowes Reservation Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍East Dennis, MA
🕐 Open Times: 6 AM to 7:30 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
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- You can bring leashed dogs from mid-September to Memorial Day
- Very large beach
- Plenty of spaces for dogs to roam
- Bring your own water and waste bags
- Free parking on site
2. Kalmus Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍670 Ocean Street, Barnstable, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
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- You can bring leashed dogs from September 15 to May 15
- Plenty of parking available
- Very private beach
- Bring your own water and waste bags
- Typically calm water
3. Sandy Neck Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍425 Sandy Neck Road, Barnstable, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
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A post shared by Chappy & Charlie (@chappyandcharliedoxies)
- You can bring leashed dogs from September 15 to May 15
- Rocky beach surface
- Bring your own water and waste bags
- Lots of hiking trails
- Clean and quiet beach
4. Lighthouse Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍30 Main Street, Chatham, MA
🕐 Open Times: Before 9 AM or after 5 PM
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
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A post shared by Buddy (@budbud_the_doodle)
- You can’t bring your dog during the day
- Bring your own water and waste bags
- You can bring your dogs any time during the off-season
- Plenty of parking on site
- Bathrooms available on site
5. Joseph Sylvia State Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍267-125 Seaview Avenue, Edgartown, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
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A post shared by Penny 🐶 Poorvi & Satya 👩❤️👨 Dog Parents Lifestyle (@penny_the_cavie)
- You can bring leashed dogs from October 1 to March 31
- During September you can bring leashed dogs before 9 AM or after 5 PM
- Bring your own water and waste bags
- You can’t bring dogs during the summer months
- Clean beach and less wind than other beaches
6. Hardings Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍 Hardings Beach Road & Bucks Lane, Chatham, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Jessica (@sjphotography_design)
A post shared by Jessica (@sjphotography_design)
- You can bring leashed dogs from September 15 to May 15
- Very large and sandy beach
- Bring your own water and waste bags
- Clean beach with plenty of dunes
- Parking is close to the beach
7. Craigsville Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍997 Craigsville Beach Road, Centerville, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
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A post shared by Bodhi The Chonklate (@bodhi_the_chonklate)
- You can bring leashed dogs from September 15 to May 15
- Bring your own water and waste bags
- You can’t bring dogs during the summer
- Food, showers, and bathroom on site
- Very calm water
8. Skaket Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍192 Skaket Beach Road, Orleans, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
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A post shared by Amanda Fréderica Kotb (@amandakotb)
A post shared by Amanda Fréderica Kotb (@amandakotb)
- You can bring leashed dogs from September 15 to May 15
- Bring your own water and waste bags
- You can’t bring dogs during the summer
- Very calm waters and tide pools
- Parking and bathrooms on site
- Very clean and well-kept beach
9. Red River Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍Old Wharf Road & Uncle Venies Road, Harwich, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: No
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A post shared by Ebi the Mini Schnauzer (@ebi_schnauzer)
- You can bring leashed dogs on the beach from Labor Day to Memorial Day
- Bring your own water and waste bags
- Dog walking is only allowed in the parking lot area at select times
- Bathrooms available on site
- Parking is free during the off-season
- Very clean and easily accessible beach
10. Pleasant Road Beach
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🗺️ Address: 📍7 Pleasant Road, Harwich, MA
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
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A post shared by Theo (@theo.the.mini.bernedood)
- You can bring dogs from October 1 to March 31
- Bring your own water and waste bags
- Very quiet and clean beach
- Public bathrooms available on site
- You can’t bring dogs during the summer months
Conclusion
While you might be itching for a beach to take your dog to during the peak season in Cape Cod, unfortunately, they’re just not around. But if you’re in the area from the middle of September to the first half of May, there are plenty of beaches you can bring your pup to.
Pick a few of them and check them out, because in Cape Cod, there’s no reason you and your pup can’t enjoy a beach day together.
Featured Image Credit: Pauline Loroy, Unsplash
