A three-quarter-mile barrier beach that defines the northwest side of Cohasset Harbor, technically located across the Scituate line. It is one of the town's three official beaches and is reachable only by boat, used for swimming, picnicking, and fishing since a 1968 community purchase.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Dogs
In any Cohasset street or public place a dog must be effectively restrained by chain or leash under its owner's direct and positive control, or else attended by a person exercising control over it. Owners must promptly pick up and dispose…
Managed by
Cohasset Conservation Trust
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Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Boat access only; nearest put-ins are the town's Government Island and Cohasset Mariners Park (Parker Avenue) parking lots for sticker holders.
What's here
Not here
No boat launch
No on-site launch; reached by boat from town ramps elsewhere in the harbor.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Bassing Beach in Cohasset open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
How do I get to Bassing Beach?
There is no road access. Visitors come by boat, kayak, or paddleboard, typically launching from Government Island or the Parker Avenue ramp.
What rules should I know at Bassing Beach?
No ball sports on the beach. All trash must be carried out; there is no on-site collection.
Can you swim at Bassing Beach?
Bassing Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Bassing Beach?
In any Cohasset street or public place a dog must be effectively restrained by chain or leash under its owner's direct and positive control, or else attended by a person exercising control over it. Owners must promptly pick up and dispose of their dog's waste, and fines escalate from $50 to $500…
Is there an entry fee at Bassing Beach?
No, entry is free.