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Egypt Beach

Egypt Beach, Scituate, MA 02066, USA

(781) 545-8700

https://www.scituatema.gov/beach-commission/pages/town-of-scituate-beaches

Owned By: Town of Scituate

Egypt Beach is a small, stony beach in Scituate. Popular among surfers, it suitable for swimming, although the water may be cold! It is located on the coast between North Scituate and Sand Hills beach. There is a convenience store within walking distance.

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 online database 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 Humarock, and for “all access.” For more information, call (781) 545-8718, or visit the town website.

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 Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett, and the Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag, both share information on their websites. 

Trail Description

No trails, but you can walk along the beach for quite a distance.

Habitats and Wildlife

This beach is located on the Atlantic Ocean in North Scituate, and is part of Massachusetts Bay.

  • A boulder surrounded with beach rose shrubs with some houses in the background.
  • A paved entrance path and a bicycle rack, plus a property sign.
  • A paved parking area with handicapped spots.
  • A paved pathway that heads toward a beach.
  • Tall grasses with the ocean in the background.
  • A stony beach with the ocean on one side.
  • A stony beach with the ocean on one side and some houses in the distance.
  • A stony beach with some dune grass in the background.
  • A paved path through a green area with a beach in the distance.
Egypt Beach, Scituate, MA 02066, USA

Historic Site: No

Park: No

Beach: Yes

Boat Launch: No

Lifeguards: Yes

Hours: Dawn to dusk.

Parking: Parking lot with 77 spots. Scituate Beach Sticker required Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. No fee for off-season parking.

Cost: Free for pedestrians.

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Facilities:

Porta potties, in season.

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: Atlantic Ocean

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