A 0.05-acre town right-of-way to Lewis Bay at the end of Baxter Avenue, owned by the Town of Yarmouth and managed by its Parks and Recreation Department.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Yarmouth's staffed beaches run lifeguards and gate attendants 8am to 4pm through the summer season. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Season
DPH bacterial monitoring runs summer weeks.
Lifeguard
No lifeguard indicated; not among the town's staffed beaches.
Dogs
Town-wide saltwater beach rule presumed to apply: prohibited May15-Labor Day, leashed allowed off-season.
Managed by
Town of Yarmouth Natural Resources/Recreation Division
508-398-2231 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Baxter Avenue foot entrance
No parking on site
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Baxter Avenue Beach in Yarmouth open today?
Baxter Avenue Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
No dedicated lot; visitors typically park at nearby Colonial Acres or Bayview beaches and walk.
Are there restrooms at Baxter Avenue 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 Baxter Avenue Beach?
No alcohol on any beach or town property.
Can you swim at Baxter Avenue Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Baxter Avenue Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Baxter Avenue Beach?
Town-wide saltwater beach rule presumed to apply: prohibited May15-Labor Day, leashed allowed off-season.
Is there an entry fee at Baxter Avenue Beach?
No, entry is free.