One of three Town Cove landings, used mainly by clammers and small-boat owners rather than beachgoers. A state-owned lot and aging boat ramp were flagged for repair in a 2020 town assessment, underscoring that this is a working launch point rather than a place to sunbathe.
What to expect
Season
Open access, no gate (unconfirmed hours)
Accessibility
A 2020 town assessment recommended a feasibility study for improved access.
Dogs
No dogs on Eastham's bay beaches or their lots June 15 through Labor Day; the one exception is the Dyer Prince Road and Rock Harbor area, leashed, before 9am and after 4pm.
Allowed now · ban starts June 15Managed by
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Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Collins Landing lot
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Collins Landing lot
CostFree
State-owned lot; a 2020 town infrastructure assessment flagged a cracked retaining wall and an undersized/aging boat ramp, and planned a repave plus a rain garden for drainage and a raised, replaced ramp
Access points along this beach
Collins Landing boat ramp
primary commercial shellfishing and small-boat launch point on Town Cove
What's here
Facilities
Dock
boat ramp/landing structure; described as needing repair in a 2020 assessment
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Collins Landing by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Collins Landing in Eastham 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.
Not really the point of this spot. Collins Landing is one of Eastham's three Town Cove landings, used mainly for boat mooring and commercial shellfishing access rather than as a swimming beach, and there's no bathhouse, lifeguard, or dedicated swim area.
Is there parking at Collins Landing, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free). Collins Landing lot
What's the water temperature at Collins Landing?
Water at Collins Landing averages about 39°F in February and 69°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Chatham from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
Are dogs allowed at Collins Landing?
No dogs on Eastham's bay beaches or their lots June 15 through Labor Day; the one exception is the Dyer Prince Road and Rock Harbor area, leashed, before 9am and after 4pm.
Is there an entry fee at Collins Landing?
No, entry is free.