A shoreline spot at the mouth of the Little River on Buzzards Bay, near Round Hill and Smith Neck Road. Public information on formal access is sparse, suggesting this is a small, informal or semi-private stretch of shore.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
Dartmouth requires dogs in public areas to be leashed, at heel, or otherwise under an owner's direct control at all times. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Little River Beach in Dartmouth open today?
Little River 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.
Can you swim at Little River Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Little River 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 Little River Beach?
Dartmouth requires dogs in public areas to be leashed, at heel, or otherwise under an owner's direct control at all times. Posted signs at the site take precedence.