A town-owned sand beach a short walk north of Front Beach with a gentle slope and a rocky fringe along the road. There is no lifeguard, and the beach is popular with scuba divers and dive classes.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Closed 11:00 pm to 6:00 am, per townwide beach/park regulation.
Season
Open year-round; restrooms and any lifeguard coverage are seasonal only (Back Beach has no lifeguard at all).
Accessibility
No lifeguard; no beach wheelchair or Mobi-Mat documented. The Beach St. restroom is listed as handicapped-accessible.
Dogs
Rockport requires a dog on public ways and other public property, parks, recreation areas and school grounds included, to be on a leash or under direct voice control, except in the downtown district, where a leash is required. The…
Banned now · back September 15Scuba/Dive
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Rockport Parks, Grounds & Beaches Division
978-546-3525 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Metered
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Beach St. metered spaces
Details unconfirmed
Beach St. metered spaces
Costmetered
Metered street parking along one side of Beach St.
American Legion Hall/Bandstand & north end near Granite St.
Costfree with resident sticker
Resident sticker parking.
Access points along this beach
Metal footbridge (south end)
Crosses rocks to reach the sand area.
What's here
Not here
No showers
No shower facility documented.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Back Beach in Rockport open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there a lifeguard at Back Beach?
No. Back Beach has no staffed lifeguard; swimmers and divers are on their own.
Are dogs allowed at Back Beach?
Not from June 1 through September 15. Outside that window, dogs are allowed on a leash or under voice control.
Is there parking at Back Beach, and what does it cost?
Metered (metered). Beach St. metered spaces
Are there restrooms at Back Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Back Beach?
If no lifeguard is on duty, swimmers enter the water at their own risk. Jumping from rocks is prohibited on all beaches at all times. No lifeguard on duty at Back Beach at any time. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all beaches and parks. Smoking and vaping of any substance is prohibited at…
Can you swim at Back Beach?
Yes. Back Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Back Beach?
No, entry is free.