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Back Beach Landing
3.8★ · 14 Google ratings · Rockport, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 325 yd away · free · fills up
Walk
You're on it
Restrooms
Yes · 200 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
69°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 12 samples clean · 2025
Map of Back Beach Landing
1
1Restrooms200 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Good for rock hunting and diving
The rocky composition makes this beach appealing for collecting and diving, with clear water for the latter.
It's free and quiet
Unlike many regional beaches, there is no entrance fee and it remains less crowded than nearby alternatives.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2024
Arrive early for parking
The small lot fills quickly, especially on warm days, though Forest Street nearby offers overflow options.
Expect rocks, not sand
Most of the beach is rocky with only a small sandy section at the water's edge.
Accessible terrain varies by location
One end near Granite Street has uncleared rocks that may prevent access for those with mobility limitations.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · overcast
Water
69°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.0 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:33 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:57 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:23 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Rockport, MA 01966
🅿 Parking 325 yd from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 200 ft away
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Where do you park at Back Beach Landing?
The nearest mapped parking area is 325 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Back Beach Landing?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Back Beach Landing have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
