Dogs are not allowed at Crane Beach from April 1 through September 30. From October 1 through March 31 they are allowed in certain areas under special conditions. No pets other than dogs and horses at any time. Service animals are permitted year round.
You may not bring your own alcohol. Only alcohol bought on site from the licensed vendor may be possessed anywhere on the Crane Estate.
Open fires are prohibited. On the open beach only portable gas grills are allowed, not charcoal.
Drones may not be used anywhere on the Crane Estate.
Smoking and vaping in any form are prohibited anywhere on the Crane Estate.
Fishing is allowed but not in the swimming area or near where people are swimming, and a valid Massachusetts saltwater fishing licence is required.
Metal detecting is prohibited anywhere on the Crane Estate.
Not verified here
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: The Trustees of Reservations, Crane Estate Regulations, October 2025 · checked 2026-09-09. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Crane Beach: Dogs are not allowed at Crane Beach from April 1 through September 30. From October 1 through March 31 they are allowed in certain areas under special conditions. No pets other than dogs and horses at any time. Service animals are permitted year round. Not allowed at Crane Beach: alcohol, fires & grills, drones, smoking, metal detecting. Allowed only in places or at certain times: dogs, fishing. Checked against The Trustees of Reservations, Crane Estate Regulations, October 2025 on 2026-09-09. Rules we have not verified for Crane Beach are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.