A quiet gravel put-in on the Barley Neck peninsula, tucked between Meeting House Pond and Little Pleasant Bay and screened from the open ocean by Pochet Island. It is a launch point first and a swim spot second: paddlers use it far more than sunbathers.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot unconfirmed, likely free
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Managed by
Orleans Natural Resources / Parks & Beaches Department
(508) 240-3775 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costunconfirmed, likely free
Barley Neck Rd landing (gravel)
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Barley Neck Rd gravel put-in
Common questions
Is Barley Neck in Orleans 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 there parking at Barley Neck, and what does it cost?
Free lot (unconfirmed, likely free). Barley Neck Rd landing (gravel)
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