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Cockle Cove Beach

Massachusetts · Town Beach · Beach · Open to all

GrillingPropane & charcoalNo permit for personal contained grills; groups of…
On the waterSwimming · Fishing
AccessOpen to allSouth-facing Chatham beach on Nantucket Sound;…

About this place

Chatham Beach & Park Rule 1.2: open fires are forbidden town-wide, but charcoal or gas grills are allowed on all Chatham beaches/parks.

Good to know

SwimmingLimited Swimming allowed in designated swim areas at Cockle Cove Beach, Harding Beach, Oyster Pond Beach, Ridgevale Beach, and Schoolhouse Pond Beach, marked by buoys. No swimming in areas designated as no swimming zones by the Park and Recreation Commission.
FishingOK After the official closing time (10:00 p.m.) only persons actively engaged in fishing activities shall be permitted on beaches.
AlcoholPermit Alcoholic beverages are banned in park or beach areas at any time except with written permission of the Board of Selectmen.
DogsLimited Dogs, cats, horses and other livestock, domestic animals and pets are banned from May 1st to September 15th in beach areas, with the exception of service animals and police K-9 animals. Domestic animals are banned on the playing fields of the Little League Field, Veterans Field, and Volunteer Park. Dogs are allowed at Jackknife Harbor Beach before 9:00am and after 6:00pm from May 1st to September 15th. All domesticated animals in park or beach areas must be restrained.

Hours

  • Beaches officially closed from 10:00pm until one hour before sunrise
  • 6:00 AM–10:00 PMParks

What's here

Restrooms
Parking

Location

Cockle Cove Beach
RegionMassachusetts
Coordinates41.6734° N, 70.0118° W
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Common questions

Can you grill at Cockle Cove Beach?

Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Cockle Cove Beach. No permit for personal contained grills; groups of 10+ need written Parks & Recreation permission. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.

Do you need a permit or reservation?

No permit for personal contained grills; groups of 10+ need written Parks & Recreation permission.

Can you swim at Cockle Cove Beach?

Swimming allowed in designated swim areas at Cockle Cove Beach, Harding Beach, Oyster Pond Beach, Ridgevale Beach, and Schoolhouse Pond Beach, marked by buoys. No swimming in areas designated as no swimming zones by the Park and Recreation Commission.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs, cats, horses and other livestock, domestic animals and pets are banned from May 1st to September 15th in beach areas, with the exception of service animals and police K-9 animals. Domestic animals are banned on the playing fields of the Little League Field, Veterans Field, and Volunteer Park. Dogs are allowed at Jackknife Harbor Beach before 9:00am and after 6:00pm from May 1st to September 15th. All domesticated animals in park or beach areas must be restrained.

What are the hours at Cockle Cove Beach?

Beaches officially closed from 10:00pm until one hour before sunrise; 6:00 AM–10:00 PM · Parks.

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