Back Beach is an ocean beach in Rockport, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Metered Paid on-street parking (meters/kiosks); rates set by Rockport DPW, not separately published per-beach
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Metered
CostPaid on-street parking (meters/kiosks); rates set by Rockport DPW, not separately published per-beach
Beach Street, downtown Rockport; paid on-street parking runs the entire length of the beach and fills fast on summer weekends. No resident sticker required, but spaces are limited.
Common questions
Is Back Beach in Rockport open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Back Beach, and what does it cost?
Metered (Paid on-street parking (meters/kiosks); rates set by Rockport DPW, not separately published per-beach). Beach Street, downtown Rockport; paid on-street parking runs the entire length of the beach and fills fast on summer weekends. No resident sticker required, but spaces are limited.