A roughly 100-yard sand beach on Clarks Cove that belongs to the Hidden Bay condominium association, just south of the town's Jones Town Beach. Massachusetts DPH samples the water here as part of its regular beach monitoring program, but the beach itself is private, restricted to residents and guests of the Hidden Bay community.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessibility
Not documented
Dogs
Not documented; access itself is private
Getting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town's beach pages before you go.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Hidden Bay Beach in Dartmouth open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Hidden Bay Beach?
Yes. Hidden Bay Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-08-14). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Hidden Bay Beach?
Not documented; access itself is private