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
Water not monitored off-season
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) checked Jul 16, 2026
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?
Round Hill 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.
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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Round Hill 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 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.