Scargo Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Dennis, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours
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
CostBeach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hoursStickerDennis resident vehicle pass, weekly pass or daily pass
Dr Lord Rd lot
Details unconfirmed
Dr Lord Rd lot
CostBeach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours
the town's beach regulations list Scargo Beach as a public parking area
Access points along this beach
Dr Lord Rd stairway
Beach area accessible only via stairs; not step-free.
Common questions
Is Scargo 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 Scargo Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours). Dr Lord Rd lot
Can you swim at Scargo Beach?
Scargo 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 Scargo 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 Scargo Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. Beach sticker or daily pass required during posted beach hours.