Pearl Hill Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Townsend, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $8/day MA-registered vehicles, $30/day non-MA vehicles, charged Memorial Day–Labor Day; free to park outside that season
Free until Memorial DaySwimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Dogs
Not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless posted otherwise. Outside that window and that area a dog on DCR land must be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet,…
Banned now · back September 15Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$8/day MA-registered vehicles, $30/day non-MA vehicles, charged Memorial Day–Labor Day; free to park outside that season
DCR day-use lot at Pearl Hill State Park beach; pay via YODEL app/kiosk.
Common questions
Is Pearl Hill Beach in Townsend 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 parking at Pearl Hill Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($8/day MA-registered vehicles, $30/day non-MA vehicles, charged Memorial Day–Labor Day; free to park outside that season). DCR day-use lot at Pearl Hill State Park beach; pay via YODEL app/kiosk.
Can you swim at Pearl Hill Beach?
Yes. Pearl Hill Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Pearl Hill Beach?
Not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless posted otherwise. Outside that window and that area a dog on DCR land must be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, never unattended or at large, and its waste carried out.…