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Sagamore Beach

OpenOcean beach · Bourne, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026

Today's conditions at Sagamore Beach

Right now
Safe to swim
water test · MA DPH · latest posting

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
Water
Ocean (salt)
Season
Open year-round; parking sticker required at the lot year-round
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Off-leash dogs are not allowed on Bourne beaches, including Sagamore, even off-season
Managed by
Bourne Natural Resources Department 508-759-0621 · Website

Getting 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
First Beach
Second Beach

What's here

Facilities

Restrooms
the town's beach table lists a restroom at both Sagamore Beach lots

Tides & weather

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).

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BetaSome details on this page are still being confirmed (hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Swim status from MA DPH; see all MA beaches closed for swimming today. Updated 2026-09-13.