Bay Road Beach is an ocean beach in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Entry fee
You don't need a Parking Pass for this spot; Confirmed townwide parking-pass program: $10/season resident/property-owner pass, $35/season guest pass (one per residence), sold at the Treasurer/Collector's Office. Required at Town Beach,…
Dogs
Art. 17.3 requires a chain or leash whenever a dog is off its owner's premises, anywhere in town, with no voice-control exception. Art. 17.5 bans dogs outright, not seasonally, from town beaches, Ship Yard Park and Veterans Park, the…
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Bay Road Beach in Mattapoisett 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.
Can you swim at Bay Road Beach?
Yes. Bay Road 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 Bay Road Beach?
Art. 17.3 requires a chain or leash whenever a dog is off its owner's premises, anywhere in town, with no voice-control exception. Art. 17.5 bans dogs outright, not seasonally, from town beaches, Ship Yard Park and Veterans Park, the roadway at Veterans Park excepted. Owners must pick up after…
Is there an entry fee at Bay Road Beach?
Yes, You don't need a Parking Pass for this spot; Confirmed townwide parking-pass program: $10/season resident/property-owner pass, $35/season guest pass (one per residence), sold at the Treasurer/Collector's Office. Required at Town Beach, Shipyard Park/Town Wharf, Town Landing, and Hiller's Cove Beach.