Bass River is an ocean beach in Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $25/day (also $100/week or $250/season) for non-residents; free with resident sticker ($35 mail-in / $40 online)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$25/day (also $100/week or $250/season) for non-residents; free with resident sticker ($35 mail-in / $40 online)StickerYarmouth resident beach sticker, or non-resident daily/weekly/seasonal pass
Also called Smugglers Beach; large lot with gate attendant, boat ramp, food concession; gated, locked 10pm–8am; fills fast on summer weekends.
Common questions
Is Bass River in Yarmouth open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Bass River, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($25/day (also $100/week or $250/season) for non-residents; free with resident sticker ($35 mail-in / $40 online)). Also called Smugglers Beach; large lot with gate attendant, boat ramp, food concession; gated, locked 10pm–8am; fills fast on summer weekends.
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