A resident-sticker landing off Doane Road that puts you on Mill Pond, a salt pond that threads into Nauset Harbor and Robert's Cove. Most visitors here are launching a kayak rather than laying out a towel, though the calm water invites a swim too.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker required, mid-June to mid-September
Free until mid-JuneSwimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Beach parking passes are required 7:30am to 4:30pm from early June through Labor Day (weekends only from late May); the lots are free at all other times. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
From early JuneSeason
Open access year-round; resident-sticker parking enforcement mid-June to mid-September only
Managed by
Orleans Natural Resources / Parks & Beaches Department
(508) 240-3775 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker required, mid-June to mid-SeptemberStickerOrleans resident sticker
Doane Road Landing lot
Details unconfirmed
Doane Road Landing lot
CostResident sticker required, mid-June to mid-September
Access points along this beach
Mill Pond put-in
kayak/canoe access toward Nauset Harbor
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Doane Road Landing by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Doane Road Landing in Orleans open today?
Doane Road Landing is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there parking at Doane Road Landing, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker required, mid-June to mid-September). Doane Road Landing lot
What's the water temperature at Doane Road Landing?
Water at Doane Road Landing averages about 39°F in February and 69°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Chatham from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
Can you swim at Doane Road Landing?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Doane Road Landing off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Doane Road Landing?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Doane Road Landing?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Resident sticker required, mid-June to mid-September.