A residential canal-mouth beach once favored by President Grover Cleveland, with wide sand and calm cove water good for a quiet swim or a paddle toward the Cape Cod Canal entrance.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Town of Bourne parking sticker required
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Open year-round, dawn to dusk
Accessibility
Beach access mat provided to the sand
Dogs
Not permitted on the beach
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
Gilder Road lot
Gilder Road lot
CostTown of Bourne parking sticker required
the town lists this beach among those requiring a town parking sticker
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Dock
floating dock for summer use · seasonal
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Gray Gables Beach in Bourne open today?
Gray Gables 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.
Can non-residents park here?
Only with a Town of Bourne parking sticker. The town sells one- and two-week temporary stickers for Monument Beach only.
What rules should I know at Gray Gables Beach?
Dogs not permitted on the beach.
Can you swim at Gray Gables Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Gray Gables 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 Gray Gables Beach?
Not permitted on the beach
Is there an entry fee at Gray Gables Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Gray Gables Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Town of Bourne parking sticker required.