The Cove Road landing sits beside Orleans Center where Samuel de Champlain is said to have come ashore in 1605, with a public boat ramp and dockage right next to the busy private dock at Goose Hummock's kayak-and-SUP outfitters. It's a launch point and a slice of local history more than a swimming beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round
Boat Launch/Dockage
Allowed
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round (swans and nesting ospreys reported near Hopkins Island)
Managed by
Town of Orleans Department of Public Works & Natural Resources (landing/parking); Harbormaster (dockage)
508-240-3790 (DPW & Natural Resources); 508-240-3755 (Harbormaster) · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
StickerOrleans resident sticker required, June 15-Sept 15
Cove Road Town Landing
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Common questions
Is Town Cove 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 my own kayak or boat here?
Yes - the Cove Road Town Landing has a public boat ramp and dockage facility onto Town Cove, separate from the private rental dock next door at Goose Hummock Shops.
Is there parking at Town Cove, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker. Cove Road Town Landing
What rules should I know at Town Cove?
No alcohol, no littering, no open fires (town-wide beach/park rule).
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