Fernandes Bog is the Harwich Recreation Department's formal name for the town's main Long Pond beach at 213 Long Pond Drive: a lifeguarded strip of sand with restrooms and a boat ramp on Cape Cod's largest pond.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $20/day, $65/week, $140/2wk, $175/season (non-res), $35 resident season
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Managed by
Town of Harwich Recreation and Youth Department
(508) 430-7553 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$20/day, $65/week, $140/2wk, $175/season (non-res), $35 resident seasonStickerday pass sold on-site
213 Long Pond Drive lot (shared with harwich|long-pond)
Access points along this beach
213 Long Pond Drive entrance
Common questions
Is Fernandes Bog Beach in Harwich 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 Fernandes Bog Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($20/day, $65/week, $140/2wk, $175/season (non-res), $35 resident season). 213 Long Pond Drive lot (shared with harwich|long-pond)
Are there restrooms at Fernandes Bog Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Fernandes Bog Beach?
No dogs on any Harwich beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day; off-season dogs are allowed on the sand. Red River Beach is the only exception, with on-leash dog walking permitted in the parking lot dawn-9am and 4:30pm-dusk in season.
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