Skaket Beach

No dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)

Source: Town of Orleans, Dogs on the Beaches memo. Checked October 27, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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Town of Orleans: the rule in full

Nauset Beach: no dogs north of the parking lot or south to Trail #1 from April 1 to Labor Day; south of Trail #1, dogs on a leash (30 ft max). Skaket Beach: no dogs from the Friday before Memorial Day to Labor Day. No dogs in closed shorebird areas at any time.

Dog walks nearby

• Nauset Bike TrailNo dogs from May 1 to October 31. Dogs on a leash from November 1 to April 30. Dogs on a leash the rest of the time
• Doane TrailDogs on a leash all year
• Head of the Meadow Bike TrailDogs on a leash all year

Nearby beaches

• Dyer Prince Beach (Rock Harbor)No dogs 9am to 4pm, from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Crosby Landing BeachNo dogs from May 15 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Linnell Landing BeachNo dogs from May 15 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• First Encounter BeachNo dogs from June 15 to Labor Day. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Point of Rocks BeachNo dogs from May 15 to September 15. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)