The town's only public beach on Lake Singletary, a former Camp Fire Girls camp the town bought in 1989. It is a small, low-key swimming spot with a kayak launch and a pavilion rather than a resort-style beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Open dawn to dusk year-round. Staffed 11 am to 7 pm daily from mid-June to Labor Day, and hours can vary with staffing and weather.
Season
Grounds open year-round; staffed mid-June through Labor Day. Portable toilets are out mid-April to mid-October.
Entry fee
Sutton resident season pass $25, non-resident season pass $50, day pass $5 per person. Season passes cover a family in the same household; day passes are sold at the beach. A pass is required during staffed hours.
Dogs
No pets of any sort are allowed at Marion's Camp.
Managed by
Sutton Recreation Department
508-865-8732 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Kayak launch
Hand-carry launch at the beach for Lake Singletary
Pavilion
Covered pavilion near the beach
Common questions
Is Marion's Camp in Sutton open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there a lifeguard at Marion's Camp?
Yes, but only from mid-June through Labor Day, staffed 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; outside that window it's swim-at-your-own-risk.
Do I need a pass to swim here?
A pass is checked during staffed hours; residents can buy a season pass for $25 and everyone can pay $5 a day at the gate.
Are there restrooms at Marion's Camp?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Are dogs allowed at Marion's Camp?
No pets of any sort are allowed at Marion's Camp.
Is there an entry fee at Marion's Camp?
Yes, Sutton resident season pass $25, non-resident season pass $50, day pass $5 per person. Season passes cover a family in the same household; day passes are sold at the beach. A pass is required during staffed hours.