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Bass River Beach (Smugglers Beach)

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What is Bass River Beach (Smugglers Beach) like?

Sound-front beach at the mouth of the Bass River, also known as Smugglers Beach. Features summer lifeguards, seasonal bathrooms, a food concession, a boat ramp, and a fishing deck. A popular spot for sunset and watching boats enter the river.

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Bass River Beach (Smugglers Beach)

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329 South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Rules from Town of Yarmouth official website (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
West, for sunset
Water
Not noted
Current
Not noted
Restrooms
Yes
Food
On site
Lifeguards
In season
Parking
Sticker or daily fee
Dogs
Not allowed
Fishing
Not noted
Kayak / SUP
Not noted

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Large parking area (paid in summer)

Stickers and fees

Yarmouth beach sticker (resident $40 online / $35 by mail) or daily $25 non-resident parking. Stickers via City Hall Systems online or Town Clerk's office.

Dogs

Not allowed

Best for

Families, Sunsets, Swimming, Walking

Where is it?

329 South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth, MA 02664.

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Plan your beach day

Bass River Beach (Smugglers Beach)

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

329 South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Rules from Town of Yarmouth official website (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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    Parkers River Beach

    Sticker or daily feeDogs: not allowed

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    Bay View Beach

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