A working town landing at the end of Portanimicut Road with a boat ramp, dock, and a hand-carry kayak put-in onto the tidal River toward Little Pleasant Bay. The small lot floods at very high tide, so it rewards checking a tide chart before you load the truck.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
General town park/beach hours (1/2 hr after sunset - 1/2 hr before sunrise); resident-sticker enforcement 9am-5pm, June 15-Sept 15
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round, tide-dependent (parking area can flood at high tide)
Boat Launch (Trailer, Via Ramp)
Allowed
Managed by
Town of Orleans Department of Public Works & Natural Resources
508-240-3790 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
StickerOrleans resident sticker required 9:00am-5:00pm, June 15-Sept 15; a small strip at the NW corner is posted no-parking anytime
141 Portanimicut Road landing lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Portanimicut Road boat ramp
Common questions
Is Port Animacut 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.
Can I launch a trailered boat here?
Yes - the landing has a boat ramp and a public dockage facility onto Little Pleasant Bay, in addition to being a good hand-carry kayak/canoe put-in; just watch the tide, since the small parking area can flood at very high water.
Is there parking at Port Animacut, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker. 141 Portanimicut Road landing lot
What rules should I know at Port Animacut?
No alcohol, no littering, no open fires (town-wide beach/park rule); no parking at any time in the posted NW-corner strip.
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