Crane Beach Admissions

Parking and admissions for the Northeast’s most spectacular beach.

 

Crane Beach parking pass and admissions. Options include day passes, Members and non-Members. See pricing details.

Get a Day Pass

Beginning May 15th, 2023, passes are released at noon on Monday for the upcoming Tuesday-Thursday and noon on Thursday for the upcoming Friday-Monday. Passes are required for daily admission beginning May 15th, 2023. 

Get your pass here.

Dogs are allowed at Crane Beach between October 1 and March 31.

Horseback riding is permitted on Crane Beach from October 1 through March 31. All horses must arrive in a trailer with a current Crane Beach Horse Permit.

Crane Beach Admissions 2023
  • Members Without Permit Summer Season
  • Members Without Permit Extended Seasons
  • Members Without Permit Off-Season
  • Nonmembers Summer Season
  • Nonmembers Extended Seasons
  • Nonmembers Off-Season

Members Without Permit Summer Season

SUMMER SEASON 

Members without Permit (Parking Sticker)
May 26 to September 5

  • Weekdays – (Individual, Family and Contributing Members)
    Car: $20 ($8 after 4PM)
    Motorcycle: $5
    Bike: Free
    Bus: $100
  • Weekends & Holidays – (Individual, Family and Contributing Members)
    Car: $23 ($13 after 4PM)
    Motorcycle: $5
    Bike: Free
    Bus: $100
  • Weekdays/Weekends/Holidays -(Supporting Members)
    Car: $10 (Free after 4PM)
    Motorcycle: $5
    Bike: Free
    Bus: $100
  • Weekdays/Weekends/Holidays -(Sustaining and above Members)
    Car: Free
    Motorcycle: Free
    Bike: Free 
Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

Members Without Permit Extended Seasons

EXTENDED SEASONS
Members without Permit (Parking Sticker)
Until April 30

Weekdays
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $10
Dogs: Free*
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: Free
Bus: $75
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

 

Weekends & Holidays 
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $15
Dogs: Free*
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: Free
Bus: $75
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

*Dogs are allowed at Crane Beach between October 1 and March 31.

Members Without Permit Off-Season

OFF-SEASON
Members without Permit (Parking Sticker)
November 1-March 31

Daily – (Individual, Family and Contributing Members)
Car: $5
Dogs: Free*
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: Free
Bus: $75 

Daily – (Supporting and above Members)
Car: Free
Dogs: Free*
Motorcycle: Free
Bike: Free 

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

*Dogs are allowed at Crane Beach between October 1 and March 31.

Nonmembers Summer Season

SUMMER SEASON 
May 26 to September 5

Weekdays
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $40 ($15 after 4PM)
Motorcycle: $10
Bike: $5
Bus: $100

Weekends & Holidays 
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $45 ($25 after 4PM)
Motorcycle: $10
Bike: $5
Bus: $100
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

Nonmembers Extended Seasons

EXTENDED SEASONS 
April 1 to May 25
September 5 to October 31

Weekdays 
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $15
Dogs: $5*
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: Free
Bus: $75
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Weekends & Holidays 
(up to 6 people per vehicle)
Car: $25
Dogs: $5*
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: Free
Bus: $75
Additional Car Passengers over 6 people: $5

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

*Dogs are allowed at Crane Beach between October 1 and March 31.

Nonmembers Off-Season

OFF-SEASON 
November 1 to March 31

Daily 
Pedestrian: $5
Dogs: $5*
Car: $10
Motorcycle: $5
Bike: $5
Bus: $75

Become a Member Get a Parking Permit

*Dogs are allowed at Crane Beach between October 1 and March 31.

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