The oversand section of Chapin Beach, where a valid ORV permit lets you drive out onto packed flats that run for more than a mile at low tide. Shellfishing is popular here when the tide drops.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot sticker or daily pass
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Coststicker or daily passStickerDennis beach sticker
Chapin Beach Rd lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Chapin Beach Rd ORV corridor
Vehicle access corridor onto the beach; landward driving/parking behind the dunes is closed to protect piping plovers.
Common questions
Is Chapin 4x4 in Dennis open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Chapin 4x4, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (sticker or daily pass). Chapin Beach Rd lot
What rules should I know at Chapin 4x4?
Chapin Beach closes fully to beach vehicles during piping plover chick season.
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