Wixon Memorial, known locally as Cahoon Road Beach, is Long Pond's quieter eastern-shore access, with its own lifeguarded swim area, a boat ramp capped at 10 horsepower, and noticeably lighter crowds than the main Long Pond beach.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free off-season; sticker required Memorial Day-Labor Day (no daily pass sold)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, weather permitting
Managed by
Town of Harwich
(508) 430-7553 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree off-season; sticker required Memorial Day-Labor Day (no daily pass sold)Stickerweekly/2-week/season only
Cahoon Road lot
Access points along this beach
Boat ramp, east end of Long Pond
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
at the beach lot
Common questions
Is Wixon Memorial 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 Wixon Memorial the same as Long Pond Beach?
Not quite. It's a separate, quieter access point on Long Pond's eastern shore off Cahoon Road, with its own lot, lifeguard and ramp, distinct from the main Long Pond Drive beach a couple of miles around the shoreline.
Is there parking at Wixon Memorial Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free off-season; sticker required Memorial Day-Labor Day (no daily pass sold)). Cahoon Road lot
Are there restrooms at Wixon Memorial 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 Wixon Memorial 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. No motorboat over 10hp and no waterskiing may be launched or…
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