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Barrett's Cove Public Beach
4.5★ · 258 Google ratings · Camden, Maine
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 290 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Crowds
Quietest Wed 3pm
Map of Barrett's Cove Public Beach
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1Restrooms290 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2014–2026
Perfect for young children
Water stays shallow for a considerable distance out, with a gradual slope that helps kids build swimming confidence.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2014–2026
Bring water shoes
The lake bottom contains muck, silt, slimy sticks, and fallen leaves rather than consistent sand.
Arrive early on hot summer days
The parking lot fills completely on warm weekends, and water bacteria levels rise when the beach gets crowded.
Check dog policies by time of day
Dogs are allowed only during early morning and evening hours in summer, though restrictions ease in off-season.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · mostly clear
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the NE
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:48 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:34 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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QuietBusy
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Plan your visit
📍 104 Beaucaire Ave, Camden, ME 04843
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 290 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Barrett's Cove Public Beach?
40 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Barrett's Cove Public Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 290 ft from the listing.
When is Barrett's Cove Public Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 3pm and the busiest at Tue 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
