A peaceful, out-of-the-way beach tucked into a corner of Squeteague Harbor in Cataumet, with a soft bottom and shallow, calm water that make it a good spot for young children and easy paddling.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Sticker required (Cataumet homeowners can buy a sticker good at all Bourne beaches)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Season
Open year-round, dawn to dusk
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible
Lifeguard
No lifeguards on duty
Managed by
Town of Bourne
508-759-0600 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostSticker required (Cataumet homeowners can buy a sticker good at all Bourne beaches)
Squeteague Harbor Rd roadside parking
Squeteague Harbor Rd roadside parking
CostSticker required (Cataumet homeowners can buy a sticker good at all Bourne beaches)Spacesvery limited, a handful of spots
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Limited parking along the beachway off Squeteague Harbor Road
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Squeteague 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.
Is there a restroom or a boat ramp?
No. The town's beach table lists Squeteague with neither a restroom nor a boat ramp.
Is there parking at Squeteague Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Sticker required (Cataumet homeowners can buy a sticker good at all Bourne beaches)). Squeteague Harbor Rd roadside parking
Can you swim at Squeteague Beach?
Yes. Squeteague 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 Squeteague Beach?
Permitted on leash
Is there an entry fee at Squeteague Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Squeteague Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. Sticker required (Cataumet homeowners can buy a sticker good at all Bourne beaches).