A resident-only ocean beach in Centerville, smaller and less crowded than neighboring Craigville Beach next door, with gentle surf and clean sand.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker only, no daily non-resident fee
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Beach sticker/fee enforced 9am-3:45pm year round.
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker only, no daily non-resident fee
Covell's Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
Is Covell's in Barnstable open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can non-residents park at Covell's Beach?
No, the lot is resident/taxpayer sticker only. Non-residents can park nearby at Craigville Beach instead, a few hundred yards down the road.
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