Dog beach · Rye, NH

Dogs at Jenness Beach

Can I bring my dog, and where on the sand?
Limited access

Yes on the town-owned sections, but summer daytime hours are off-limits, no dogs 9am-7pm from the Saturday before Memorial Day through the Saturday after Labor Day.

Dogs (often off-leash under control) allowed on town-owned portions before 9am/after 7pm in summer, and anytime off-season; the state-park portion only allows leashed dogs starting November 1.

Where dogs can go

Dogs (often off-leash under control) allowed on town-owned portions before 9am/after 7pm in summer, and anytime off-season; the state-park portion only allows leashed dogs starting November 1.

Where or when dogs are not allowed

Jenness State Beach (state-owned section) closed to dogs in summer; all town beaches closed to dogs 9am-7pm Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend.

Leash and beach rules

Town portion accessed via E St, F St, G St, Cable Rd, Sunrise Path, Old Beach Way; dogs must be under control and waste immediately removed.

Service animals

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.

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Last verified 2026-07-09

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Jenness Beach?

Yes on the town-owned sections, but summer daytime hours are off-limits, no dogs 9am-7pm from the Saturday before Memorial Day through the Saturday after Labor Day. Dogs (often off-leash under control) allowed on town-owned portions before 9am/after 7pm in summer, and anytime off-season; the state-park portion only allows leashed dogs starting November 1.

What is the dog rule at Jenness Beach?

Town portion accessed via E St, F St, G St, Cable Rd, Sunrise Path, Old Beach Way; dogs must be under control and waste immediately removed.

When are dogs not allowed at Jenness Beach?

Jenness State Beach (state-owned section) closed to dogs in summer; all town beaches closed to dogs 9am-7pm Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend.

Are service animals allowed at Jenness Beach?

Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.