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Town of Eastham: dogs on beaches

Lower Cape, Massachusetts

No dogs on town beaches or beach parking lots from June 15 to Labor Day, except near Rock Harbor (Dyer Prince Road), on a leash, before 9am and after 4pm.

Source: Town of Eastham, dog rules leaflet. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

  • First Encounter BeachNo dogs from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
  • Cooks Brook BeachNo dogs from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
  • Campground BeachNo dogs from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
  • Thumpertown BeachNo dogs from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
  • Sunken Meadow BeachNo dogs from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
  • Dyer Prince Beach (Rock Harbor)No dogs 9am to 4pm, from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)