The town lists Craigville Beach as a resident and visitor ocean beach in Centerville. Beach parking needs a resident/taxpayer permit or a daily parking pass.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot resident/taxpayer parking permit or daily parking pass
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Beach sticker/fee enforced 7am-3:45pm year round (earlier start than other Barnstable beaches).
Season
Open year-round with a gated parking lot. The lot opens at 7:30 am and the gates are locked at 9:00 pm. Staffing steps up through the season. Gate attendants work weekends from Memorial Day to mid June, then daily 7:30 am to 4:00 pm until…
Dogs
No dogs from May 15 to September 15. The ban covers the beach and the beach parking lots. Outside that window dogs are allowed, and Barnstable requires dogs to be leashed year-round.
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Costresident/taxpayer parking permit or daily parking pass
Craigville Beach main lot
Craigville Beach main lot
Costresident/taxpayer parking permit or daily parking passSpaces~450 (largest of any Barnstable beach)
Craigville parking fees are collected 7:30am-3:45pm unless otherwise posted.
What's here
Facilities
Concessions
Snack bar across the street.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Craigville Beach in Barnstable open today?
Craigville Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Can I park here if I'm not a Barnstable resident?
Yes. Craigville is one of six beaches on the town's non-resident permits, with Hathaway's, Kalmus, Sea Street, Veteran's and Bodfish Park at Sandy Neck. A non-resident weekly permit is $110 for seven consecutive days and a seasonal permit is $375.
Are there restrooms at Craigville Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at Craigville Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Craigville Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Craigville Beach?
No dogs from May 15 to September 15. The ban covers the beach and the beach parking lots. Outside that window dogs are allowed, and Barnstable requires dogs to be leashed year-round.
Is there an entry fee at Craigville Beach?
No, entry is free.