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Sandy Neck

1189 Phinney's Lane Centerville, MA 02632
Director:
Park Manager:
Main Office: 
Fax:
Office Hours:
Dan Horn
Nina Coleman
508-790-6272
508-362-6517
8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.


Sandy Neck ORV Status

Last Updated 05/01/2009

How to Obtain an ORV Sticker

Cottage Owner Access Status

Primitive Tent Camping on Sandy Neck

 

 

2009  ORV permits:

All 2008 permit/sticker holders will be sent renewal applications in March. 

 

We do not limit the number of permits we sell and they will be available throughout the year.

 

You can either purchase your 2009 permit/sticker by mail or you can buy a permit at the Sandy Neck Gatehouse.

 

Gatehouse Hours

Monday 9AM-4PM

Tuesday 9AM-4PM

Wednesday 9AM-4PM

Thursday 9AM-4PM

Friday 9AM-4PM

Saturday 9AM-4PM

Sunday 9AM-4PM

Cost of 2009 ORV permits:

Barnstable resident: $70.00

Sandwich resident: $105.00

Non-residents: $140.00

 

When you come to the gatehouse to purchase an ORV permit, your vehicle will be inspected for the required equipment.  For information on this subject please review  
Required Equipment and Minimum Standards  

 

Currently, 4.5 miles of the front beach is open for ORV use.    This means that the Front Beach corridor is open from the Access Trail to Trail 6.  ORV use is not permitted on side trails or on tidal flats.  Within the ORV beach corridor, please drive and park above the berm.   

 

Please park your vehicle perpendicular to the dune.

 

Remember

·         ORV’s will not be allowed on the beach after 9PM.

·         All ORV’s (except campers) need to be off the beach by 11PM.

·         Please remember to air down to 18 psi.

·         Campers have the right of way.

 

 Camping:

Limited overnight camping will be allowed on Sandy Neck in compliance with all Sandy Neck Rules and Regulations.  Decisions regarding openings and closings and any changes to permitted overnight camping will be made based upon expected and forecasted wind and tidal conditions.

 

Please park your camper perpendicular to the dune.

 

Camp Fires:

Evening camp fires are allowed on the Sandy Neck ORV beach.  However, this can only occur when weather conditions are permitting, so please check with Sandy Neck staff on the day you would like a camp fire.  Campfires are allowed after sunset.

 

Fishing and Shellfishing:

Fishing is permitted on Sandy Neck Beach in all areas except the Public Beach (directly adjacent to the parking lot).  Please call the Gatehouse for information on accessing Sandy Neck shellfishing areas 508-362-8300. 

 

Horseback Riding:

Horseback riding is permitted on Sandy Neck within designated areas.  A horseback riding permit is required.  Please call the Gatehouse for more information 508-362-8300.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Created: 11/25/2008 11:42:45 AM
Updated
: 5/1/2009 1:54:33 PM 

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