Please help keep these Cape Cod beaches dog friendly.
Always clean up after your dog.
Always keep him leashed if required, or under voice control at all times if unleashed.
Our #1 Pick for Cape Cod Dog Friendly Beaches
Race Point Beach in Provincetown
When it comes to Cape Cod dog friendly beaches, Race Point Beach has to be the number one choice.
Dogs are allowed year round on the beach, as long as they are leashed, and you must keep them out of lifeguard protected areas.
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
More Cape Cod Dog Friendly Beaches
Barnstable 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.
Votes From Our Readers for the Best Cape Cod Dog Friendly Beaches!
- Jen – MA – Our families’ favorite beach is Crowes Pasture in Dennis, MA. We love to drive on with all of our fun toys and our yellow Lab Wilson. It is fun for the whole family, lots to look at and explore!
- Frederick – MA – Not one place, beach or otherwise, in Brewster is dog friendly!
- Jim – MA – Race Point, without any hesitation. Everyone we’ve met there, life guards, shore rangers, pet owners, have all been very friendly.
- Ron – MA – Red River Beach, great for pets, lots of beach to run on and usually other dogs to play with.
- Gabriella – NY – Chatham, Dennis, Falmouth & Harwich Beaches because I don’t believe well behaved dogs should be on a leash when there is no one occupying “HUMAN” space. They should be able to enjoy nature & swimming as much as we do. These beaches are PERFECT for their enjoyment.
- Vicki – CT – Marconi Beach
Please leave your comments below and let us know what are your favorite Cape Cod dog friendly beaches!
