A town landing at the foot of Oyster Place Road in Cotuit, historically known as Crocker's Camp, used for shellfishing and small-boat access to Cotuit Bay.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot unconfirmed
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Barnstable beach gates open 9am and lock at 9pm; lifeguards run 9am to 5pm from late June, and parking fees are collected 9am to 3:45pm (Craigville from 7:30am).
Dogs
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome.
Allowed now · ban starts May 15Managed by
Barnstable Harbormaster / Recreation Division
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Costunconfirmed
Oyster Place Road landing
Details unconfirmed
Oyster Place Road landing
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Access points along this beach
Oyster Place Road landing (Crocker's Camp)
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Oyster Place Beach in Barnstable open today?
Oyster Place 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.
Is there parking at Oyster Place Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (unconfirmed). Oyster Place Road landing
Can you swim at Oyster Place Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Oyster Place 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 Oyster Place Beach?
No dogs at all on any Barnstable beach or recreation area May 15 through September 15; outside that window leashed dogs are welcome.
Is there an entry fee at Oyster Place Beach?
No, entry is free.