Dartmouth's resident-only town beach on Buzzards Bay, a roughly 1,000-foot stretch of soft sand with calm water and views out to the Elizabeth Islands, backed by a salt marsh and neighboring the historic Colonel Green estate. A beach sticker or day pass is required all summer.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker included with sticker/day pass
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
9am-8pm June through first Saturday in August; 9am-7pm through Labor Day
Entry fee
Residents-only: annual sticker $35 ($25 senior) or day pass $15 (Dartmouth residents only, cash at gate)
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible
Lifeguard
9am-5pm daily in season, reduced staffing late season
Dogs
Not permitted on the beach
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Dartmouth Parks & Recreation
(508) 910-1812 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Costincluded with sticker/day passStickerDartmouth resident sticker required
Paved lot/roadside along Round Hill Beach Road
Paved lot/roadside along Round Hill Beach Road
Costincluded with sticker/day pass
What's here
Facilities
Concessions
concession vehicle during peak lunch hours · seasonal
Changing rooms
in bathhouse
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Round Hill Beach in Dartmouth 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.
Who can use Round Hill Beach?
Only Dartmouth residents, taxpayers, and documented seasonal renters, with a purchased sticker or a resident-only day pass at the gate.
Is there parking at Round Hill Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (included with sticker/day pass). Paved lot/roadside along Round Hill Beach Road
Are there restrooms at Round Hill Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Round Hill Beach?
Dogs not permitted. Access restricted to Dartmouth residents/taxpayers/renters.
Can you swim at Round Hill Beach?
Yes. Round 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 Round Hill Beach?
Not permitted on the beach
Is there an entry fee at Round Hill Beach?
Yes, Residents-only: annual sticker $35 ($25 senior) or day pass $15 (Dartmouth residents only, cash at gate)
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Round Hill Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. included with sticker/day pass.