A sandy, sheltered town beach and boat ramp on Pocasset Harbor, the gateway to upper Buzzards Bay, calm and shallow enough that it's a favorite for bringing young kids.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Town of Bourne parking sticker required
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Open year-round, 5am-10pm
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible
Lifeguard
No lifeguards on duty
Managed by
Town of Bourne Department of Natural Resources
508-759-0600 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostTown of Bourne parking sticker requiredStickerTown of Bourne parking sticker
Barlows Landing Rd lot
Barlows Landing Rd lot
CostTown of Bourne parking sticker required
the town lists this beach among those requiring a town parking sticker
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Barlows Landing in Bourne open today?
Barlows Landing 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 this a good spot for young kids?
Yes, the sandy, calm and shallow water here is one of the main reasons families choose Barlows Landing over Bourne's more open-water beaches.
Is there parking at Barlows Landing, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Town of Bourne parking sticker required). Barlows Landing Rd lot
What rules should I know at Barlows Landing?
Dogs not permitted.
Can you swim at Barlows Landing?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Barlows Landing 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 Barlows Landing?
Not permitted
Is there an entry fee at Barlows Landing?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Barlows Landing?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Town of Bourne parking sticker required.