Covell’s Beach

857 Craigville Beach Road, Centerville, MA 02632
Beachgoers line the shore at Covell's Beach in Barnstable, Cape Cod.

Smaller and less crowded than neighboring Craigville Beach, Covell’s Beach features gentle surf, clean sand and a beach volleyball court. The large parking lot provides easy access but is open only to Barnstable resident passholders. Non-resident and daily parking is available at Craigville Beach just a few hundred yards down the road.


Parking: 265 spaces

  • Resident parking only ($50/season)

A Barnstable beach pass or daily fee is required to park at town beaches between the hours of 9am – 3:45pm (7am – 3:45pm at Craigville Beach) year round. Daily fee parking is only available in season, and only at Craigville Beach, Hathaway’s Pond, Kalmus Beach, Keyes Memorial Beach, Sandy Neck Beach and Veteran’s Park Beach.

Resident passes are valid for all Barnstable beaches. Non-resident passes are valid only for Craigville Beach, Hathaway’s Pond, Kalmus Beach, Keyes Memorial Beach, Sandy Neck Beach and Veteran’s Park Beach.

For more information and to purchase passes visit:
townofbarnstable.us/Departments/Recreation/Beach-Stickers.asp

Lifeguards in season
Restroom facilities
Dogs allowed off-season only. No dogs May 15 through September 15.
Moderately crowded
Warm salt water