Princess Beach is one of four Dennis conservation areas the town closes at 9pm, alongside Crowes Pasture, Simpkins Neck and the Romig Conservation Area.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot sticker or daily pass
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Dogs
No pets on any Dennis beach or beach lot from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; West Dennis Beach extends the ban west of the middle bathhouse from April 1.
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Coststicker or daily passStickerDennis Vehicle Pass
Princess Beach public parking area
Details unconfirmed
Princess Beach public parking area
Coststicker or daily pass
Listed by the town as a public beach parking area; every vehicle pays a beach parking fee or displays a Dennis Vehicle Pass.
Access points along this beach
Common questions
Is Princess Beach in Dennis open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Princess Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (sticker or daily pass). Princess Beach public parking area
Are there restrooms at Princess Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at Princess Beach?
Princess Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Princess Beach?
No pets on any Dennis beach or beach lot from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; West Dennis Beach extends the ban west of the middle bathhouse from April 1.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Princess Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. sticker or daily pass.