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Sandy Neck Beach Status




 


Off Road Vehicle
Updated: 6/2/2025 12:57:32 PM

June 3, 2025 The Off-Road Vehicle beach is open 1.0 miles.
No vehicles allowed past closure line on the front beach.
Gatehouse open daily, 8am-9pm. Off-Road Vehicle Beach open 8am, curfew is 10pm. All vehicles must leave Sandy Neck Beach Park by 10pm.
SPEED LIMIT 5MPH, strictly enforced. Off-Road Permit holders may have campfire at 7pm.
ORV permit required.




Camp Fires
Updated: 4/30/2025 5:09:44 AM

May 1, 2025 Campfire Permits go on sale at the Gatehouse at 5pm, daily. You must obtain a campfire permit. Campfires may start at sunset or 7pm, whichever comes first. Campfire permit holders must bring wood, shovel and bucket to put out fire. All beachgoers must leave the park nightly by 10pm.




Fishing and Shellfishing
Updated: 11/1/2021 6:14:35 AM

Please call the Gatehouse for more information 508-362-8300.




Horseback Riding
Updated: 6/2/2025 12:56:23 PM

June 3, 2025 The Off-Road Vehicle beach is open 1.0 miles.
Horsed cannot go past the closure line on the front beach. NO access to the horse trail.


May 1, 2025 ORV beach is open at 8am. All horses must be off the beach by sunset.


Please call the Gatehouse before planning a horseback riding excursion 508-362-8300.




Cottage Owners
Updated: 6/2/2025 1:01:37 PM

June 3, 2025
Escort schedule:
Sandy Neck Cottage Owners:
Currently, 1.0 mile of the beach is open. This means Trail 1 is open for cottage owner vehicle access. Trails 2 4, 5 and 6 are closed.

The escort schedule is as follows (you must call the gatehouse to make a reservation):
8:15AM (on) * 9:00AM (off)
10:30AM (on) * 11:00AM (off)
12:30PM (on) * 1:00PM (off)
3:30PM (on) * 4:00PM (off)
6:00PM (on) * 6:30PM (off)
In addition, we will continue to provide escorts upon request as long as said escorts are arranged in advance by prior reservation.

•Remember we cannot escort after dusk.
•We will need a 24-hour advanced notice if you need an escort during the morning hours before 8:00 AM.
•Supervisors are only available to schedule escorts between 8AM - 9PM.
•Please meet staff (for an escort off the beach) at the closure rope at the mouth of your indicated trail. Trail 6,5,4, or 2. Do not drive past the rope even if it is down.
•If you have any questions, please call the Gatehouse 508-362-8300.




Fat Tire Bikes
Updated: 6/2/2025 12:54:59 PM

June 3, 2025 The Off-Road Vehicle beach is open 1.0 miles.
Bikes cannot go past the closure line on the front beach. On the Great Marsh Trail, bikes can only come onto the beach at Trail 1.

There is no Lighthouse access.

No riding on the dunes or cottage colony. No riding past the closure line.

No E-bikes allowed at Sandy Neck Beach

Biking PSA Sandy Neck




Sandy Neck Beach Park
425 Sandy Neck Road
W. Barnstable, Ma 02668
Directions
Gatehouse: 508-362-8300
MEA Office: 508-790-6272

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