Address
115 Barneys Joy Road, Dartmouth, MA 02748
- This page, Demarest Lloyd State Park, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
- Universal Access Program
Demarest Lloyd State Park
Details
Overview
This park is one of the best kept secrets in the Massachusetts forest and park system. Here, an 1800-foot saltwater beach is backed by rambling hills of beach grass and shaded, grassy picnic sites. A broad, scenic marsh lines the Slocum River on the park's eastern edge. The beach is ideal for families with children. The Buzzards Bay surf is calm and shallow, meaning warm water temperatures through most of the summer. It is also a great spot to see egrets, herons, ospreys, terns and hawks.
Hours
Sunday:
8:00 am-6:00 pm
Monday - Friday:
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday:
8:00 am-6:00 pm
Parking
Daily parking fees charged May 24 through September 1
Daily parking passes available for purchase on https://massdcrparks.yodelpass.com/ or on the YODEL app.
MA resident $12
Non-MA resident $40
Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate
Activities
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Swimming
Enjoy the warm, calm surf from Buzzards Bay all summer long.
All Activities
- Hiking
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Swimming
Facilities
- Boat ramp
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
- Scenic viewing area
- Showers
Services
- Canoeing & kayaking
- Fishing
- Grilling
- Hiking & walking
- Swimming
Accessibility
- Beach mat provided
- Beach wheelchairs available
This beach has cobblestones. You might not be able to get to the water in a beach wheelchair.
Restrictions
- No pets
- No kite surfing
- No skim boards
- No boogey boards
- No flotation devices
- No landing powerboats or jet skis on the beach
- You must have a valid Dartmouth shellfish license to shellfish on the beach
- *Please note, starting on April 1st to September 15th dogs and other pets are not authorized on the beach, with the exception of service animals, per DCR regulations
