Bourne's only bay-side beach, a long run of sand and rock jetties facing Cape Cod Bay, split into a First Beach and Second Beach access a few blocks apart.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker resident sticker fee; two town sources disagree on exact price ($15 resident/$30 non-resident per one page vs $25 resident/$50 non-resident per another)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open year-round; parking sticker required at the lot year-round
Dogs
Off-leash dogs are not allowed on Bourne beaches, including Sagamore, even off-season
Managed by
Bourne Natural Resources Department
508-759-0621 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Costresident sticker fee; two town sources disagree on exact price ($15 resident/$30 non-resident per one page vs $25 resident/$50 non-resident per another)
Beach sticker lots at both accesses
Details unconfirmed
Beach sticker lots at both accesses
Costresident sticker fee; two town sources disagree on exact price ($15 resident/$30 non-resident per one page vs $25…
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
the town's beach table lists a restroom at both Sagamore Beach lots
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Sagamore Beach in Bourne open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Do I need a permit to park?
Yes. The town lists both Sagamore Beach lots among those requiring a Town of Bourne parking sticker.
What rules should I know at Sagamore Beach?
Rock jetties break up parts of the shoreline and can be slick underfoot. Off-leash dogs prohibited on the beach.
Can you swim at Sagamore Beach?
Yes. Sagamore Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Sagamore Beach?
Off-leash dogs are not allowed on Bourne beaches, including Sagamore, even off-season
Is there an entry fee at Sagamore Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Sagamore Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. resident sticker fee; two town sources disagree on exact price ($15 resident/$30 non-resident per one page vs $25 resident/$50 non-resident per another).