Spruce Hill Conservation Area is one of Brewster's eleven Cape Cod Bay beaches. Beaches and ponds are open 6am to 10pm and a parking permit is required from June 15 through the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $20 one-day or $150 full season for non-residents; $25 resident permit for the first and second vehicle, $40 each additional
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Beaches and ponds are open from 6 am to 10 pm, and the parking areas close overnight unless a sign says otherwise. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Dogs
Dogs, other pets and horses are banned around the clock from all Brewster beaches, ponds, landings and tidal flats from May 15 through September 15; off-season, leashed dogs are welcome. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
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Brewster Natural Resources Department
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Parking
Paid lot
Cost$20 one-day or $150 full season for non-residents; $25 resident permit for the first and second vehicle, $40 each additionalStickerBrewster beach parking permit, required June 15 through the Sunday of Labor Day weekend
Main Street lot behind the Historical Society house
Main Street lot behind the Historical Society house
Cost$20 one-day or $150 full season for non-residents; $25 resident permit for the first and second vehicle, $40 each…
permit enforcement runs 9am to 4pm daily; a permit does not guarantee a space and there is no overnight parking
Access points along this beach
Trailhead behind Historical Society house
Half-mile walk to boardwalk and dune stairs
What's here
Not here
No concessions
the town runs no fixed concession stands; mobile ice cream vendors visit some beaches
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Spruce Hill Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Spruce Hill Beach in Brewster 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 Spruce Hill Beach stroller/wheelchair accessible?
The town lists Spruce Hill as one of two beaches with no portable toilet, and the walk in is a trail rather than a paved path. The town publishes accessible beach information separately.
Is there parking at Spruce Hill Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($20 one-day or $150 full season for non-residents; $25 resident permit for the first and second vehicle, $40 each additional). Main Street lot behind the Historical Society house
Are there restrooms at Spruce Hill Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What's the water temperature at Spruce Hill Beach?
Water at Spruce Hill Beach averages about 39°F in February and 69°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Chatham from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
Can you swim at Spruce Hill Beach?
Yes. Spruce Hill 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 Spruce Hill Beach?
Dogs, other pets and horses are banned around the clock from all Brewster beaches, ponds, landings and tidal flats from May 15 through September 15; off-season, leashed dogs are welcome. Posted signs at the site take precedence.