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Hen Cove (Pocasset Beach)

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What is Hen Cove (Pocasset Beach) like?

A sheltered cove beach in Pocasset on Hen Cove, with very calm, shallow water that is good for young families. Has restrooms and a boat ramp for kayaks and small craft.

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Hen Cove (Pocasset Beach)

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Wenaumet Bluffs / Hen Cove, Pocasset (Bourne), MA 02559

Rules from Town of Bourne Dept. of Natural Resources (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

When should you go?

Best time to go

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What’s there?

Faces
Not noted
Water
Shallow
Current
Calm, slow
Restrooms
Yes
Food
Not noted
Lifeguards
Not noted
Parking
Resident sticker only
Dogs
Off-season only
Fishing
Not noted
Kayak / SUP
Not noted

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Resident-sticker lot; boat ramp

Stickers and fees

Bourne resident beach sticker required ($25/year, $15 seniors).

Dogs

Off-season only

Best for

Calm Water, Families, Swimming

Where is it?

Wenaumet Bluffs / Hen Cove, Pocasset (Bourne), MA 02559.

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Plan your beach day

Hen Cove (Pocasset Beach)

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

Wenaumet Bluffs / Hen Cove, Pocasset (Bourne), MA 02559

Rules from Town of Bourne Dept. of Natural Resources (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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