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
Resident sticker Beach sticker or day pass required through Labor Day; day passes sold on-site
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Harwich beaches close midnight to 6am, and beach lots close 10pm to 6am. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Season
Open year-round; lifeguards, swim lessons and rowing programs run in season.
Dogs
Pets are banned from Harwich beaches, landings, and public ponds May 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are fine the rest of the year. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Banned now · back September 15Managed by
Town of Harwich Recreation and Youth Department
(508) 430-7553 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
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213 Long Pond Drive lot
213 Long Pond Drive lot
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the same lot recorded under harwich|long-pond
Access points along this beach
213 Long Pond Drive entrance
Common questions
Is Fernandes Bog Beach in Harwich open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Fernandes Bog Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Beach sticker or day pass required through Labor Day; day passes sold on-site). 213 Long Pond Drive lot
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.
Can you swim at Fernandes Bog Beach?
Fernandes Bog Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Fernandes Bog Beach?
Pets are banned from Harwich beaches, landings, and public ponds May 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are fine the rest of the year. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is there an entry fee at Fernandes Bog Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Fernandes Bog Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Beach sticker or day pass required through Labor Day; day passes sold on-site.