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Red River Beach is actually in Harwich, but we're including it here, since it's just over the Chatham line off Route 28.  It's a Nantucket Sound Beach and, though it's smaller than both Hardings and Ridgevale, this is the largest beach in Harwich with both lifeguards and bathrooms facilities. There is no permanent food option here but the ice cream truck makes frequent visits to this beach.

It's also a favorite launch place for kayakers, para-surfers, windsurfers, sailors and fishermen who want a short run over to Monomoy Island Wildlife Refuge.

The parking lot accomodates 250 cars and parking pass (available at the beach) is required between 9AM and 5pm.

Directions: There are several roads from Rt 28 near the Harwich/Chatham line that access Red River Beach.  Uncle Venie's Lane is the most obvious access but do not take Red River Rd.  It's counter-intuitive (as we Cape Codder's can be) but this road is a dead-end and no doubt gets lots of confused traffic turning around in private driveways.  Uncle Venie's Lane - Yes.  Red River Rd- No.