Can you camp at Race Point?

Can you camp at Race Point?

The Cape Cod National Seashore allows camping on the beach at Race Point, up on the northern tip of Cape Cod by Provincetown. In full disclosure I didn’t get to camp, but I walked out on the beach to check it out. The camping is literally on the beach, feet from the ocean. Camping season is from April to November.

Can you sleep on the beach in Cape Cod?

Imagine waking to the sounds of the surf, seagulls diving, and seals frolicking in your “front yard”. Beach camping, here we come! No, not the kind of sleep-outs where you pitch your tent or roll out your sleeping bag at the water’s edge. (Open-air and tent camping aren’t allowed on Cape Cod beaches.)

Can you park overnight at Pointpoint beach?

Yes, it’s true. Tent camping is prohibited at Race Point Beach. Actually, overnight beach tenting isn’t allowed on any Cape Cod beaches. For walk-to-the-beach tent camping, the nearest spot to Race Point that I can think of is North of Highland Camping Area in North Truro.

Where can you park overnight Cape Cod?

Free Beach Parking on Cape Cod No Fees, Passes or Stickers Required

• Bayview Beach.
• Colonial Acres Beach.
• Englewood Beach.
• Gray’s Beach.
• Mayo Beach.

Where can you camp for free in Cape Cod?

Cape Code National Seashore You can camp up to 21 days right on the beach at Cape Cod National Seashore in Wellfleet. You must obtain a free permit before driving onto the sand or by 8 a.m. the following day if arriving overnight. Stays are limited to the off-road vehicle corridor.

What is SCV camping?

Self-Contained-Vehicle (SCV) Camping in the Off-Road Vehicle Corridor.

Can you drink alcohol on Cape Cod beaches?

In the 400 miles of Massachusetts shoreline, drinking is only permitted on beaches that lie in the Cape Cod National Seashore (the easternmost section of Massachusetts), so take your pick out of any one of its beaches to post-up and enjoy yourself.

How much does it cost to park at Race Point Beach?

Parking costs $15 per day. Facilities include restrooms, lifeguards, and showers.

Is there a fee for Race Point Beach?

Prices vary depending on how you arrive. At the time of this writing, fees range from $25/day for vehicle parking to $15 for those arriving on foot or bike (16 and older). You can get an annual Cape Cod National Seashore pass for $60, or an annual National Park Pass for $80.

Can I sleep in my car on Cape Cod?

Can You Sleep in Your Car at a Rest Area in Massachusetts? Yes, you can sleep in your car. There are no laws or regulations in Massachusetts prohibiting anyone from sleeping in their vehicle while parked at a rest area. The state expects drowsy drivers to use rest areas for sleeping.

Where in mass can you camp for free?

Top Massachusetts Dispersed Campgrounds

• Nickerson State Park. 39 Reviews.
• Normandy Farms Campground. 27 Reviews.
• Mt. Greylock Campsite Park.
• Myles Standish State Forest. 22 Reviews.
• Salisbury Beach State Reservation. 20 Reviews.
• Massasoit State Park. 16 Reviews.
• Boston-Cape Cod KOA. 15 Reviews.
• Shawme Crowell State Forest. 15 Reviews.

When to get a 4 wheel drive permit in Provincetown MA?

Bring 4-wheel drive and/or self-contained vehicle (SCV) to Off-Road Permit Station at Race Point Beach, Provincetown, MA for a vehicle inspection between April 10 and November 15. If not the owner of the vehicle, you must have a letter of authorization. The Oversands Permit Office is open daily 8 am to 4:30 pm.

When to get a permit for Race Point Beach?

Permits must be obtained in person from April 10 th through November 15 th at the Off-Road Permit Station at Race Point Beach (daily, 8 AM to 4:30 PM). Annual and 7-day permits are available. Only 400 7-day permits can be active at a time, while the limit on annual permits is 3,000.

Can You camp on Race Point Beach in Cape Cod?

An Off Road Vehicle (ORV) permit and a 4-Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive vehicle are two basic requirements (no rental vehicles allowed). Those with a self-contained 4-Wheel Drive vehicle can camp at designated locations on Race Point Beach from July 1st through Labor Day—daily limits apply.

Is there parking at the Race Point Lighthouse?

Parking is not permitted on the inner route at the Race Point Lighthouse (north beach). Parking overnight is restricted to registered self-contained vehicles who are camping in the designated camping areas. Boats may be trailered to and launched from anywhere on the ORV corridor.