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
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Beach sticker/fee enforced 7am-3:45pm year round (earlier start than other Barnstable beaches).
Dogs
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Banned now · back September 15Getting 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?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
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?
Yes. Craigville Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Craigville Beach?
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.