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
Water not monitored off-season
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?
Squeteague 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.
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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Squeteague 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 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).