A wooded conservation peninsula at the end of Frost Fish Lane where four short trails converge on a handicapped-accessible boardwalk over Pleasant Bay. The two shoreline coves at trail's end are soft and muddy rather than sandy, which is part of why dogs go there off-leash.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot No fee with valid sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Dawn to dusk; no parking 11pm-sunrise year-round
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Dogs
Commonly walked off-leash near the two small shoreline coves (described as "mucky, hence dog-friendly"); the Town's general rule for public property is that a dog be restrained or under voice control, not on a fixed leash law
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Orleans Natural Resources Department
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Parking
Paid lot
CostNo fee with valid stickerStickerOrleans resident, seasonal, or weekly beach parking sticker
Kent's Point trailhead lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
River boardwalk overlook
handicapped-accessible boardwalk at trail's end
Common questions
Is Kent's 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 Kent's Point good for a swim, or more of a walking spot?
It's primarily a ~1.5-mile trail network through woodland to a boardwalk over Pleasant Bay; the two small shoreline beaches at the end of the trails are soft/muddy at low tide rather than a sandy swimming beach, and there's no lifeguard.
Is there parking at Kent's, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (No fee with valid sticker). Kent's Point trailhead lot
What rules should I know at Kent's?
No parking 11pm-sunrise, year-round.
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