Massachusetts DCR (state beaches): dogs on beaches

No dogs on any DCR (state) ocean beach from April 1 to September 15, except service animals. DCR's beach pages give April 1; the state regulation (302 CMR 12) says May 1 "unless otherwise posted". We show the longer April 1 date. Shorebird nesting areas can close for longer.

Source: Massachusetts DCR, Saltwater Ocean Beaches. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Salisbury BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Revere BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Nahant BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Kings BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Winthrop BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Constitution BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Carson BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• M Street BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Pleasure Bay BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Wollaston BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Nantasket BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Scusset BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Horseneck BeachNo dogs from April 1 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)