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
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
General town park/beach hours (1/2 hr after sunset - 1/2 hr before sunrise); resident-sticker enforcement 9am-5pm, mid-June to mid-September
From mid-JuneSeason
General town rule: closed to the public 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
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, mid-June to mid-September; a small strip at the NW corner is posted no-parking anytime
141 Portanimicut Road landing lot
Details unconfirmed
141 Portanimicut Road landing lot
Spaces8-10 (per 1997 Coastal Access Guide; may have changed)
Access points along this beach
Portanimicut Road boat ramp
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Portanimicut 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 Portanimicut Landing in Orleans open today?
Portanimicut 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.
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 Portanimicut Landing, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker. 141 Portanimicut Road landing lot
What's the water temperature at Portanimicut Landing?
Water at Portanimicut 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.
What rules should I know at Portanimicut Landing?
No alcohol, no littering, no open fires (town-wide beach/park rule); no parking at any time in the posted NW-corner strip.
Can you swim at Portanimicut Landing?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Portanimicut 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 Portanimicut Landing?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Portanimicut Landing?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker.