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Bass River (Smugglers), Cape Cod

Yarmouth, MA

41.645498° N, -70.197852° W

Where: South Shore Dr, Yarmouth View Map

Water Type: Salt water

Type: Calm

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Good for: Boating, Fishing

About

This beach is a great spot for fishing and boating in addition to swimming and sunbathing. There is a boat ramp as well as a fishing deck. Parking is a available for a daily fee.

Reviews

14 rated reviews | 33 total reviews


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2023

8/5/2023

Busy beach with a large viewing dock at the mouth of the Bass River. Limited snack options but they do have small facilities for restrooms and sandy feet rinsing.


2 reviews
Member since: Apr 2018

7/29/2023

Plenty of space to spread out. Volleyball nets. Giant sun umbrella. Bathrooms and snack shack. Shore not too rocky. Lots of parking. Fishing pier.


Amston, CT
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2023

5/20/2023

Easy access for handicapped person, and a beautiful beach.


Schenectady, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Oct 2022

9/28/2022

This beach is right where the bass river empties into the sound,There are lots of boats to watch And The beach is nice white sand And is well kept.There is also a small fishing pier Where are you can Fish at the mouth of the river.


Marengo, OH
3 reviews
Member since: Sep 2022

7/28/2022

The water there was so warm (something uncommon in my experience with the Cape.) It was a great place to swim and hang out.


Glenmont, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2008

7/8/2022

We spent our beach days mostly at Smugglers Beach, just down the road a bit. Easy to get to and not far from home!


Albany, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2020

8/14/2021

So close to the cottage, a great walk to the beach and just beautiful all around! Lots of parking. Bathrooms and a snack bar are a bonus! The fishing pier is also great. Found lots of gorgeous shells at this beach - our kids loved it and loved the sand!


Taunton, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2021

8/1/2021

Loved that this beach had restrooms, showers and outdoor shower to get the sand off. Get there early enough on a great beach day to secure parking


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Mar 2016

7/24/2021

We liked the Beach because it had no Sharks, nice sand, lots of parking, clean restrooms, warm water, and a good snack stand.
Some things we didn't like was the seaweed and lack of surf.


Chelmsford, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Sep 2023

7/10/2021

Great for families


Chelmsford, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2010

7/3/2021

Easy access to bathrooms, right on the Bass River to watch boats come in and out, and also close to beach-side hotel bars for great frozen drinks!


Northbridge, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Feb 2020

8/15/2020

Have been going to Smugglers Beach for years. Lots of sand, clean, great waves, public restrooms and snack bar, near the river to watch the boats and wind surfers..


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2020

8/8/2020

Beach was small but was cozy and not crowded.


2 reviews
Member since: Oct 2019

7/1/2019

Very sandy and very clean, also enjoyed the snack bar,very reasonable.


West Springfield, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Sep 2018

8/18/2018

Tradition! We have been to Bass River for many years n feel comfortable there. We also went to Sea Gull Beach a number of times and loved the fact that we could walk there!


United States
2 reviews
Member since: Dec 2018

8/4/2018

The best part was the beach - it’s a quiet and small beach with a long wading distance. If you have smaller kids you know how crazy it is to try to keep track of them in huge waves. This beach is ideal - we actually got some relaxation time, which is a huge deal for us!!


Stephentown, NY
6 reviews
Member since: Jan 2018

7/28/2018

This beach had something for everyone: soft sand, fishing pier, rest rooms, snack bar and plenty of room.


Rensselaer, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Sep 2008

7/14/2018

Smugglers Beach accommodates all- swimming, fishing, free sunblock, and even a library of free books!


Westborough, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2009

7/6/2018

Nice sand, warm, clean water and easy access to bathrooms and snack bar. Can get crowded, so go early!


North Chelmsford, MA
3 reviews
Member since: Dec 2006

6/30/2018

1/2 mile to beach. Love the view and the water. My home away from home. Refreshes me. Rest rooms, showers, and snack restaurant right there.


Boyertown, PA
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2017

8/12/2017

Just walk down the beach to the Bass River estuary. Watch people fish and launch their boats. Sit on a bench and watch the River flow. Enjoy the sand sculpture next to the launch area and along the sidewalk back to the house.


United States
6 reviews
Member since: Jul 2012

7/22/2017

Great location, has concession stand but it's a little pricey.


Shrewsbury, MA
2 reviews
Member since: May 2017

6/24/2017

Clean, white sand beach with gentle surf. Nice changing/restroom area. Snack bar available.


Syracuse, NY
4 reviews
Member since: Jul 2015

7/23/2016

We generally go to Bass river beach daily. It is an expansive sandy beach and my grandchildren love crabbing off the pier with their dad. Also watching the boats/yachts go in and out of the Bass river outlet just adds to the whole experience.


Granite Springs, NY
3 reviews
Member since: May 2011

8/8/2015

Close to the house we stay at Yarmouth Vacation Rental ID 22428. Lifeguards stationed on the beach. Clean comfort station. Can shower off before getting in the car. Good selection of food & snacks at the Snack Bar.


Framingham, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Mar 2009

7/31/2015

This beach is terrific for families. It has a great snack bar, clean bathrooms and plenty of room for the kids to play. The parking lot can fill up on nice days so get there before late morning.


Syracuse, NY
4 reviews
Member since: Jul 2015

7/19/2014

Large, has a fishing dock where the kids can go crabbing. Beautiful view of boats coming out of the harbor.


Northborough, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Dec 2013

8/18/2013

Great for little children as long as you stay near shoreline . Tides can be very strong and change suddenly if you swimming or are kayaking need to check tide schedule


North Adams, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2013

8/17/2013

It was within walking distance [of Property ID 21283]. My husband and I would drop the girls off with all the beach chairs, coolers and other beach stuff and we would go back to the house and park the car and walk back to the beach that is how close it is to the house. We did this out of the 7 days we were there we went to the beach 4.


UK
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2013

8/3/2013

Relatively easy to get to, not too crowded even at peak time. Parking a problem if arrive after 10.30 however.


Campbell Hall, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Mar 2013

7/27/2013

It was easy to get to, very clean and not crowded


Springfield, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Feb 2013

7/20/2013

It has a boardwalk where you can fish. It has a concession stand, restrooms, lifeguards and plenty of parking.


Somerset, MA
1 review
Member since: Sep 2013

9/28/2012

Always immaculate and makes for a beautiful walk along the water!!!!

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