Sailing Camp Park is an ocean beach in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
Dogs are banned from Oak Bluffs public beaches from May 15 through September 15 between 8am and 5pm, and from Inkwell Beach 7am to 5pm during that same season; outside those hours and dates, leashed or voice-controlled dogs are permitted.…
Banned now · back September 15Getting in
Parking
Free
CostNo fee found
15-acre town facility at 177 Barnes Road with a small beach on Lagoon Pond; has its own on-site parking area, open dawn to dusk. No fee or sticker requirement found; facility is used for events (weddings/rentals) which may affect casual…
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Sailing Camp Park by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 39° | 37° | 41° | 48° | 56° | 66° | 73° | 74° | 70° | 62° | 54° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Woods Hole (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Sailing Camp Park in Oak Bluffs 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.
Is there parking at Sailing Camp Park, and what does it cost?
Free (No fee found). 15-acre town facility at 177 Barnes Road with a small beach on Lagoon Pond; has its own on-site parking area, open dawn to dusk. No fee or sticker requirement found; facility is used for events (weddings/rentals) which may affect casual…
What's the water temperature at Sailing Camp Park?
Water at Sailing Camp Park averages about 37°F in February and 74°F in August, based on NOAA readings at Woods Hole from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
Can you swim at Sailing Camp Park?
Yes. Sailing Camp Park has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Sailing Camp Park?
Dogs are banned from Oak Bluffs public beaches from May 15 through September 15 between 8am and 5pm, and from Inkwell Beach 7am to 5pm during that same season; outside those hours and dates, leashed or voice-controlled dogs are permitted. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Sailing Camp Park?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. No fee found.