A dune-backed bay beach at the end of Steele Road with a full bathhouse and gate attendant, one of Eastham's better-equipped bay-side stops. Low tide opens broad sandbars and tidal pools that keep young kids busy for hours.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $30/day (cash/check) or Town Beach Sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Lifeguard
Seasonal, unconfirmed exact schedule
Dogs
Not allowed June 15-Labor Day (general Eastham town-beach rule)
Managed by
Eastham Recreation & Beach Department
508-240-5974 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$30/day (cash/check) or Town Beach StickerStickerTown of Eastham Beach Sticker
Steele Rd lot (gate attendant)
Access points along this beach
Steele Rd main lot
gate-attendant entrance, largest lot in this cluster
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Full restroom in the parking lot
Common questions
Is Cook's Brook in Eastham 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.
There's a full restroom in the parking lot, staffed alongside the gate attendant during the late-June-to-Labor Day paid season.
Is there parking at Cook's Brook, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($30/day (cash/check) or Town Beach Sticker). Steele Rd lot (gate attendant)
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