The barrier beach fronting Great Sippewissett Marsh, a 190-acre salt marsh on Buzzards Bay in West Falmouth. This is very likely the same physical feature as 'Black Beach' (roamful/falmouth/beach/black-beach-access): a sandy barrier strip reached only by foot from Chapoquoit Beach or by boat.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with resident sticker at Chapoquoit
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Falmouth / Mass Audubon
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree with resident sticker at ChapoquoitStickerFalmouth resident beach sticker required in summer ($40/yr)
None directly; use Chapoquoit Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Foot access from Chapoquoit Beach
Common questions
Is Gr Sippewissett Marsh in Falmouth 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 there parking at Gr Sippewissett Marsh, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free with resident sticker at Chapoquoit). None directly; use Chapoquoit Beach lot
What rules should I know at Gr Sippewissett Marsh?
No lifeguards on duty.
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