The site of a historic Cotuit landing at the end of Little River Road, near the old Handy shipyard on the village's inner harbor. Today it borders Bell Farm, part of the Barnstable Land Trust's Eagle Pond and Little River Sanctuary.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot unconfirmed
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Managed by
Barnstable Harbormaster / Recreation Division
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Costunconfirmed
Old Post Road lot (Eagle Pond/Little River Sanctuary trailhead)
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Little River Road landing (Town Landing)
Common questions
Is Little River Road 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.
Is there parking at Little River Road, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (unconfirmed). Old Post Road lot (Eagle Pond/Little River Sanctuary trailhead)
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