Peggotty Beach | Scituate, MA

Peggotty Beach in Scituate is a busy, protected beach with a half-mile of coarse, hard packed sand and relatively warm water. It is within walking distance from Scituate Harbor. Get there via the MBTA Commuter Rail:<ul><li>Closest Commuter Rail station: Greenbush</li><li>Take the Greenbush Line.</li></ul>FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important to know that some of our fisheries are contaminated with mercury, PFAS and/or other concerning substances. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health maintains an <a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/freshwater-fish-consumption-advisory-lookup-table">online database</a> with up-to-date advisories regarding fish consumption, sorted by location. We recommend you consult this valuable resource when planning a fishing excursion. Features Each year, Scituate sells a limited number of non-resident beach stickers, for <a href="https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/humarock-beach/">Humarock</a>, and for “all access.” For more information, call (781) 545-8718, or visit the town <a href="https://www.scituatema.gov/treasurer-collector/pages/2023-transfer-station-and-beach-stickers">website</a>. Daily “Out of Town” Beach passes that are valid on Tuesdays and Thursdays only for Peggotty Beach are available for sale at the Harbormaster’s Office for $20 per day. Passes must be purchased on the day they are used (no advance purchase). Formerly known as Bassing Cove, the beach may derive its name from an obscure reference to Charles Dickens. In Dickens’ 1849 novel David Copperfield, there are two characters with the surname Peggotty — Clara, a nurse and friend of the title character, and her brother, Mr. Peggotty, a lobster fisherman. This land is within the region of the Massachusett (or Massachuseuk). To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The <a href="https://www.mattakeeset.com/">Mattakeeset</a> band of the Massachusett, and the <a href="https://massachusetttribe.org/">Massachusett</a> tribe at Ponkapoag, both share information on their websites.  Trail Description No trails, but you can walk along the beach for about a half mile. Habitats and Wildlife Peggotty Beach is located on the Atlantic Ocean. Historic Site: No Park: No Beach: Yes Boat Launch: No Lifeguards: Yes Hours: Dawn to Dusk. Parking: 200 Parking Spots. Scituate Beach sticker or day pass required Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Access from Peggotty Beach Road. No fee for off-season parking. Cost: Free for pedestrians. Trail Difficulty: Easy Facilities: Porta-potties, in season. Access mat. Dogs: Yes, in the off season. From June 15 to September 15, dogs are not permitted on any town beach between the hours of 10am and 6pm. Boat Ramp: No ADA Access: No Scenic Views: Yes Waterbody/Watershed: Massachusetts Bay watershed

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