A small, stony beach tucked between North Scituate and Sand Hills, reached by a paved walkway or a boardwalk over the dune. It stays quieter than Peggotty or Minot, and the rocky bottom means water shoes are worth packing.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
No posted gate hours; dawn-to-dusk is the general town park convention. Beach sticker required on vehicles Memorial Day-Labor Day.
From Memorial DaySeason
Beach itself open access year-round; parking lot requires a beach sticker Memorial Day (5/25/26) through Labor Day (9/7/26); lifeguards on duty mid-June through Labor Day.
Entry fee
No daily/drop-in rate; parking requires a beach sticker. Resident sticker $35/yr (max 4 per household). Non-resident "All Access" sticker $350/yr, valid weekdays only (Mon-Fri, no holidays) at all lots. Reduced-rate non-resident sticker…
Accessibility
Wooden boardwalk on-site for handicap access to the sand; 4 handicap parking spots; convenience store within walking distance. Beach wheelchair kept on-site.
Lifeguard
DCR/town lifeguards on duty mid-June through Labor Day (approx. 30 lifeguards hired seasonally townwide).
Off duty · back mid-JuneDogs
Leashed at all times per the town's general leash law. On any Scituate beach, dogs (leashed or unleashed) are banned outright 10am-6pm daily from June 15-Sept 15; leashed dogs are allowed on the beach before 10am and after 6pm in that…
Banned now · back SepManaged by
Scituate Recreation Department
781-545-8738 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate)StickerScituate resident sticker ($35/yr) or non-resident All-Access ($350/yr, weekdays only) or reduced-rate non-resident ($75/yr, Scituate taxpayers)
Egypt Beach lot
Egypt Beach lot
CostFree with valid beach sticker (no daily/drop-in rate)Spaces~77
310 Hatherly Rd lot; 4 of the spaces are handicap.
Access points along this beach
Paved walkway
Main paved path from the Hatherly Rd lot down to the sand.
Boardwalk path
Second path; a wooden boardwalk that climbs to the top of a stony dune before dropping to the beach.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable toilets at the beach (described as "luxury portable restrooms" in the town beach guide)
Showers
Outdoor beach shower on-site.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Egypt Beach in Scituate 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.
Where do I park at Egypt Beach without a resident sticker?
Buy the non-resident "All Access" sticker ($350/yr, weekdays only, no holidays) or the $75/yr reduced-rate sticker if you pay Scituate property taxes but don't live in town; there's no daily/drop-in rate at any Scituate beach.
Is Egypt Beach good for young kids?
It's a small, stony beach (not sandy), which makes footwear worth bringing; it's lifeguarded mid-June through Labor Day.
Are there restrooms at Egypt 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 Egypt Beach?
No glass containers on the beach or in beach parking lots. No littering or dumping of household trash; all beach refuse must be removed by the user. No dogs (leashed or unleashed) 10am-6pm, June 15-Sept 15; leashed required at all other times.
Can you swim at Egypt Beach?
Yes. Egypt Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-14). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Egypt Beach?
Leashed at all times per the town's general leash law. On any Scituate beach, dogs (leashed or unleashed) are banned outright 10am-6pm daily from June 15-Sept 15; leashed dogs are allowed on the beach before 10am and after 6pm in that window, and at all other times of year. Owners must clean up…
Is there an entry fee at Egypt Beach?
No daily/drop-in rate; parking requires a beach sticker. Resident sticker $35/yr (max 4 per household). Non-resident "All Access" sticker $350/yr, valid weekdays only (Mon-Fri, no holidays) at all lots. Reduced-rate non-resident sticker $75/yr for Scituate taxpayers who are not residents. Stickers…