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
Season
Open access, no gate
Lifeguard
No lifeguard at Gunrock; nearest patrolled water is Nantasket Beach Reservation
Dogs
Dogs are prohibited on Hull's town beach June 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are welcome the rest of the year. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
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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
Atlantic Ave & surrounding streets
CostResident-sticker on-street parking in season; Hull restricted-area permits cost $14 ($7 for residents 65+, free for…
Access points along this beach
Atlantic Ave stairs entrance
Main pedestrian access, stairs down from street parking on Atlantic Ave
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
No fountains on site; nearest is Nantasket Beach Reservation
No showers
No rinse showers on site; nearest is Nantasket Beach Reservation
No changing rooms
No bathhouse on site; nearest restroom is the Nantasket Beach Reservation bathhouse a short walk north
No concessions
No food vendors on site; nearest are the boardwalk vendors at Nantasket Beach Reservation
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Gunrock Beach in Hull open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). 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 there parking at Gunrock Beach, 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 Beach?
No lifeguard on duty; nearest patrolled water is Nantasket Beach Reservation.
Can you swim at Gunrock Beach?
Yes. Gunrock Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Gunrock Beach?
Dogs are prohibited on Hull's town beach June 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are welcome the rest of the year. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is there an entry fee at Gunrock Beach?
None
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Gunrock Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a 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.