Maguire Landing is an ocean beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Resident-sticker enforcement runs in season.
Season
Open access year-round; in-season (third week of June through Labor Day) the lot is restricted to Wellfleet resident stickers only, per a 2023 Selectboard vote - non-residents cannot buy a sticker or pay a daily fee for this specific lot…
Dogs
Pets are banned on the guarded portion of the beach 9am-5pm, May 15-Oct 15 (town rule); may still be walked leashed from the parking lot past the guarded area outside those hours. NPS's own pets guidance for the Seashore describes the…
Banned now · back Oct 15Managed by
Wellfleet Beach Department / Selectboard
508-349-1056 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
LeCount Hollow Road lot
Main parking and beach access; resident-sticker only in season.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Maguire Landing in Wellfleet 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.
Can non-residents park here in summer?
Not in the lot itself as of the 2023 rule change, which limits in-season parking to Wellfleet resident stickers. Non-residents can still walk in.
What rules should I know at Maguire Landing?
In-season lot access is limited to Wellfleet resident parking stickers only (2023 Selectboard vote).
Can you swim at Maguire Landing?
Yes. Maguire Landing has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Maguire Landing?
Pets are banned on the guarded portion of the beach 9am-5pm, May 15-Oct 15 (town rule); may still be walked leashed from the parking lot past the guarded area outside those hours. NPS's own pets guidance for the Seashore describes the same restriction for this beach by name, since it sits inside…
Is there an entry fee at Maguire Landing?
No, entry is free.