A roughly 200-yard sandy crescent squeezed between two granite outcrops just south of the main reservation, small enough that most people there are neighbors from the surrounding Atlantic Ave blocks rather than day-trippers. There's no lifeguard and nothing on the sand itself, so people bring their own water and walk north to Nantasket Beach Reservation for a restroom.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident-sticker on-street parking in season; Hull restricted-area permits cost $14 ($7 for residents 65+, free for veterans and disabled residents); no day pass available for non-residents
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Open access, no gate
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Lifeguard
No lifeguard at Gunrock; nearest patrolled water is Nantasket Beach Reservation
Managed by
Town of Hull
(781) 925-2000 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident-sticker on-street parking in season; Hull restricted-area permits cost $14 ($7 for residents 65+, free for veterans and disabled residents); no day pass available for non-residentsStickerHull resident sticker
Atlantic Ave & surrounding streets
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Atlantic Ave stairs entrance
Main pedestrian access, stairs down from street parking on Atlantic Ave
Common questions
Is Gunrock in Hull 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.
Are there restrooms or a bathhouse nearby?
None on Gunrock itself; the nearest restrooms are at the Nantasket Beach Reservation bathhouse a short walk north.
Is Gunrock Beach wheelchair accessible?
There's no ramp or beach wheelchair on-site; getting to the sand means using the stairs down from Atlantic Ave. Anyone who needs a beach wheelchair should use Nantasket Beach Reservation instead, a short walk north.
Is there parking at Gunrock, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident-sticker on-street parking in season; Hull restricted-area permits cost $14 ($7 for residents 65+, free for veterans and disabled residents); no day pass available for non-residents). Atlantic Ave & surrounding streets
What rules should I know at Gunrock?
No lifeguard on duty; nearest patrolled water is Nantasket Beach Reservation.
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