Scudder's Lane Town Landing off Route 6A in Barnstable Village, best known as a boat ramp rather than a swimming beach. A small paved lot serves boaters and anglers launching into Barnstable Harbor.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free/open most of the year; resident sticker or ticketing/towing enforced in summer
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Fishing
Allowed unconfirmed
Managed by
Town of Barnstable Department of Public Works / Harbormaster
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Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree/open most of the year; resident sticker or ticketing/towing enforced in summer
Scudder's Lane lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Boat ramp
Primary use of this site is boat launching into Barnstable Harbor, not swimming.
Common questions
Is Scudder Lane 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 Scudder Lane, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free/open most of the year; resident sticker or ticketing/towing enforced in summer). Scudder's Lane lot
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