Priscilla's Landing is an ocean beach in Orleans, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Resident sticker required 9am-5pm, June 15-Sept 15; free/unrestricted outside those hours/dates
In effect now · free after SepSwimming
Allowed water tested by the state
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. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
From early JuneSeason
Open access year-round; resident-sticker parking enforcement 9:00am-5:00pm, June 15-Sept 15
Managed by
Orleans Natural Resources / Parks & Beaches Department
(508) 240-3775 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostResident sticker required 9am-5pm, June 15-Sept 15; free/unrestricted outside those hours/datesStickerOrleans resident sticker
Priscilla Landing lot
Details unconfirmed
Priscilla Landing lot
CostResident sticker required 9am-5pm, June 15-Sept 15; free/unrestricted outside those hours/dates
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Priscilla's 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 Priscilla's Landing in Orleans open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Priscilla's Landing, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Resident sticker required 9am-5pm, June 15-Sept 15; free/unrestricted outside those hours/dates). Priscilla Landing lot
What's the water temperature at Priscilla's Landing?
Water at Priscilla's 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 Priscilla's Landing?
Yes. Priscilla's Landing has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-14). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Priscilla's Landing?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Priscilla's Landing?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Resident sticker required 9am-5pm, June 15-Sept 15; free/unrestricted outside those hours/dates.