Reached by a set of stairs down a bluff rather than a ramp, Thumpertown is the one Eastham bay beach the town flags as not wheelchair accessible.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot No daily pass sold here; Visitor sticker $75(3-day)/$120(1-wk)/$175(2-wk)/$300(season), 2024 rates - confirm current-year price
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Open access, no gate
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Lifeguard
No lifeguards at any Town of Eastham beach
Dogs
No animals or pets on the beach or in the parking area June 15-Labor Day; leashed or under voice control the rest of the year
Managed by
Eastham Recreation & Beach Department
(508) 240-5974 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostNo daily pass sold here; Visitor sticker $75(3-day)/$120(1-wk)/$175(2-wk)/$300(season), 2024 rates - confirm current-year priceStickerTown of Eastham Beach Sticker
Thumpertown Rd lot
Access points along this beach
Stairs down the bluff
not step-free, the only access route
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable toilet at the lot (handicap-accessible unit, seasonal)
Common questions
Is Thumpertown 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.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
No - Thumpertown is the one Eastham bay beach the town specifically flags as stairs-only; there's no beach wheelchair or Mobi-Mat here. Campground Beach, a short drive away, is the nearest wheelchair-accessible bay beach.
Is there parking at Thumpertown, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (No daily pass sold here; Visitor sticker $75(3-day)/$120(1-wk)/$175(2-wk)/$300(season), 2024 rates - confirm current-year price). Thumpertown Rd lot
Are there restrooms at Thumpertown?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Thumpertown?
No lifeguard on duty; stairs down the bluff can be steep. No animals/pets on the beach or in the parking area June 15-Labor Day.
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