A sandy beach at the start of the Cape Cod Canal with camping facilities and a 3,000-foot jetty popular for fishing. Offers excellent views of ships entering and exiting the canal.
Scusset Beach
Massachusetts
Beaches for Fishing
Plum Island Beach
Massachusetts
A barrier island with over 11 miles of pristine beaches, part of which is within Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Offers excellent bird watching, surf fishing, and natural beach environment.
Duxbury Beach
Massachusetts
A 7-mile barrier beach protecting Duxbury Bay with both ocean and bay sides. Managed by a nonprofit organization for conservation and recreation, with areas for off-road vehicle access and wildlife protection.
South Cape Beach
Massachusetts
A state park featuring a mile-long sandy beach on Nantucket Sound adjacent to the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Offers hiking trails through salt marshes and pine woods.
Eden Recreation Area (South Pond)
Vermont
A small beach on South Pond featuring clear mountain water and natural surroundings. Popular with locals and managed by a community organization that maintains the facilities.
Bayside Park
Vermont
A town beach on Malletts Bay of Lake Champlain with sandy shoreline and grassy areas. Features playground equipment, picnic facilities, and beautiful sunset views over the bay.
Lake Eligo (Beach Rd)
Vermont
A pristine lake in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom with a small public beach area. Known for its clear water, natural setting, and peaceful atmosphere away from development.
Lake Iroquois Recreation District
Vermont
A public beach on Lake Iroquois managed by surrounding towns. Features a swimming area with lifeguards, picnic facilities, and non-motorized boat access in a natural setting.
Nauset Beach
Massachusetts
A 10-mile stretch of barrier beach on the Atlantic Ocean with rolling surf and golden sand. Known for good surfing conditions, fishing opportunities, and permitted off-road vehicle access in certain areas.
Kamp Kill Kare State Park
Vermont
A former boys’ camp on St. Albans Bay of Lake Champlain with a small beach area. Features a historic inn building, boat launch, and ferry access to Burton Island State Park.