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Jackknife Harbor Beach (Pleasant Bay)

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What is Jackknife Harbor Beach (Pleasant Bay) like?

A small, calm beach on Pleasant Bay with free parking and protected water. It is the one Chatham beach where leashed dogs are allowed in summer (before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m.).

Plan your beach day

Jackknife Harbor Beach (Pleasant Bay)

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Strong Island Road, off Pleasant Bay, Chatham, MA 02633

Rules from Town of Chatham - Beach Parking Information (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
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Current
Calm, slow
Restrooms
Not noted
Food
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Lifeguards
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Parking
Free
Dogs
Allowed (leashed)
Fishing
Not noted
Kayak / SUP
Not noted

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Free parking lot, no sticker required

Stickers and fees

No sticker required - free parking.

Dogs

Allowed (leashed)

Best for

Calm Water, Families, Walking

Where is it?

Strong Island Road, off Pleasant Bay, Chatham, MA 02633.

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Plan your beach day

Jackknife Harbor Beach (Pleasant Bay)

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

Strong Island Road, off Pleasant Bay, Chatham, MA 02633

Rules from Town of Chatham - Beach Parking Information (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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    Free parkingDogs: off-season only

    Chatham's only public beach combining free parking with lifeguard supervision, Oyster Pond is a tidal saltwater pond whose enclosed, warm, shallow water makes it the safest swimming spot in town for young children. A paved stroller-friendly path leads from parking to shore. The Town of Chatham runs Red Cross swim lessons here each summer.

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