A small bay pocket beach just north of Rock Harbor, reached by a short walk through seagrass-lined paths from a very limited lot. Extensive flats open up at low tide, and the more lenient morning-and-evening dog window makes it a favorite for a quiet beach walk.
What to expect
Parking
Street parking Resident-sticker on-street parking only in season
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Open access, no gate
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Dogs
Not allowed 9am-4pm, June 15-Labor Day; allowed on leash with waste cleanup before 9am and after 4pm in that window (a more lenient exception than most Eastham beaches' all-day ban)
Managed by
Eastham Recreation & Beach Department
508-240-5974 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Street parking
CostResident-sticker on-street parking only in seasonStickerTown of Eastham Beach Sticker (resident)
Dyer Prince Rd lot
Access points along this beach
Seagrass path from the lot
unpaved path through seagrass connecting the small lot to the sand
Rock Harbor overlook
the same access also opens onto views of Rock Harbor immediately south
Common questions
Is Dyer Prince 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.
Can I bring my dog, and when?
Dogs are barred only 9am-4pm from June 15 through Labor Day in the Dyer Prince/Rock Harbor Area, more lenient than most Eastham beaches, so early-morning and evening dog walks are fine in season, and it's unrestricted off-season with a leash and cleanup.
What's it like at low tide?
Extensive tidal flats open up, good for exploring. It's a quiet, low-traffic beach reached via a short hike through seagrass paths, used mostly by Eastham residents.
Is there parking at Dyer Prince, and what does it cost?
Street parking (Resident-sticker on-street parking only in season). Dyer Prince Rd lot
What rules should I know at Dyer Prince?
No lifeguard on duty.
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