Grey Neck is a stair-access beach squeezed between private frontages in West Harwich, small enough that its ten-space lot is really the whole story.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free off-season; sticker required in season (no daily pass sold)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Getting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree off-season; sticker required in season (no daily pass sold)Stickerweekly/2-week/season only
Grey Neck Road lot
Access points along this beach
Common questions
Is Grey Neck 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 Grey Neck, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free off-season; sticker required in season (no daily pass sold)). Grey Neck Road lot
What rules should I know at Grey Neck?
No lifeguard on duty. 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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