Town of Orleans: dogs on beaches

Nauset Beach: no dogs north of the parking lot or south to Trail #1 from April 1 to Labor Day; south of Trail #1, dogs on a leash (30 ft max). Skaket Beach: no dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. No dogs in closed shorebird areas at any time.

Source: Town of Orleans, Dogs on the Beaches memo. Checked October 27, 2026.

Beaches and walks

• Nauset BeachNo dogs from April 1 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Skaket BeachNo dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)