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9/16/2025 5:18:17 PM
Sandy Neck Beach Status




 


Off Road Vehicle
Updated: 9/14/2025 1:23:57 PM

Off-Road vehicle beach is open to 4.5 miles.

There is a "daytripper only" area clearly marked on the beach. Campers and daytrippers can park parallel or perpendicular.

No vehicles allowed past closure line on the front beach.
Gatehouse open daily, 8am-9pm. Speed limit is 15mph. Off-Road Vehicle Beach open 8am, curfew is 10pm. All vehicles must leave Sandy Neck Beach Park by 10pm. Off-Road Permit holders may have campfire at 7pm.
ORV permit required.




Camp Fires
Updated: 7/30/2025 3:20:49 PM

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: 9/15/2025 11:01:34 AM

The Shellfish beds are closed as of September 15th, 2025.




Horseback Riding
Updated: 9/15/2025 11:02:49 AM

Due to construction, no horses will be allowed on Sandy Neck from September 21, 2025 until further notice.
Please call the Gatehouse for further information.




Cottage Owners
Updated: 9/14/2025 1:21:31 PM



Sandy Neck Cottage Owners:

The beach is open to Trail 6.
Speed limit 15mph.

Thank you for a great season.




Fat Tire Bikes
Updated: 9/14/2025 1:24:36 PM

The Off-Road Vehicle beach is open 4.5 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, Trail 2, Trail 4, and Trail 5.

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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