Scusset Beach is an ocean beach in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $14/day (MA-plate vehicle), $20/day (non-MA-plate) at the DCR lot (seasonal, roughly late May–October, fees collected ~8am–5:30pm)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$14/day (MA-plate vehicle), $20/day (non-MA-plate) at the DCR lot (seasonal, roughly late May–October, fees collected ~8am–5:30pm)
DCR state reservation on the Cape Cod Canal in Sandwich; day-use parking is first-come, first-served (no reservation for day parking. ReserveAmerica is used only for camping). Separate from Sandwich town beach stickers.
Common questions
Is Scusset Beach in Sandwich 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 Scusset Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($14/day (MA-plate vehicle), $20/day (non-MA-plate) at the DCR lot (seasonal, roughly late May–October, fees collected ~8am–5:30pm)). DCR state reservation on the Cape Cod Canal in Sandwich; day-use parking is first-come, first-served (no reservation for day parking. ReserveAmerica is used only for camping). Separate from Sandwich town beach stickers.