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Camp Ground Rules for Sandy Neck Beach
Welcome:
Thank you for your interest in
Sandy Neck Beach. This 1,500 acre park is owned and managed by
the Town of Barnstable. We now have four primitive camping
sites available for your use. Detailed information is available
at the Gatehouse located at 495 Sandy Neck Road, West
Barnstable, Massachusetts Phone: (508) 362-8300.
Driving Directions:
From the Sagamore Bridge,
proceed toward Hyannis on Route 6 to exit 5. Take a left onto
Route 149 and follow it to the junction of 6A. Take a left onto
6A for 2 miles until you come to Sandy Neck Road. Take a right
onto Sandy Neck Road and stay straight until you reach the
Gatehouse.
To Reach the Camp Sites:
You must hike 3.3
miles to the camp sites with your tenting equipment!
Sandy Neck provides primitive
camping. This means that you must pack in your equipment and
supplies and you must pack out all your garbage. We do not
allow vehicle access, even if you have a Sandy Neck ORV sticker.
Authorized sites only:
Camping out of the designated
tenting areas is prohibited (violations will result in a $100
fine and the immediate removal from the premises).
Vehicle Parking:
Overnight parking is permitted
in the public lot. However, if your vehicle is in a parking
space during paying business hours, you will be responsible for
the daily fee.
Drinking Water and Facilities:
Sandy
Neck provides 5 gallons of water to each site per night. There
is a portable toilet available for use within the camping area.
Fires:
Open fires are NOT allowed
within the camping area (violations will result in a $100 fine
and the immediate removal from the premises).
Only contained portable stoves
with a cover, using man-made fuel and charcoal grills, are
allowed within the camping area. We do allow open fires on the
front beach. Sandy Neck will deliver fire wood to the front
beach for a fee. Collection of native vegetation for
firewood is prohibited (violations will result in a $100 fine
and the immediate removal from the premises).
Pets:
Due to the sensitivity of the
beach and marshlands, pets are not
permitted within the designated camping area.
Alcohol:
Sandy Neck regulations prohibit
alcoholic beverages within the park (violations will result in a
fine and the immediate removal from the premises).
Shellfishing:
Shellfishing is permitted in a
number of locations at certain times of the year. Licenses are
required. Closure information and licenses can be acquired from
Natural Resources located at 1189 Phinneys Lane, Centerville, MA
02632. Phone: (508) 790-6272.
Ticks/ Poison Ivy:
Ticks, including tiny deer
ticks, are common on the island so check yourself carefully.
Poison Ivy is also widespread. Be able to identify and avoid
it.
Plants:
Sandy Neck is comprised of
dunes, swales (isolated freshwater wetlands), maritime forests,
and salt marshes. The Gatehouse can provide you with literature
on this unique area.
Endangered Birds and Other
Wildlife:
At times, the Piping Plover (a
federally threatened species) and other rare species nest on the
beaches of the island. It is important that they are not
approached or disturbed. In addition, Sandy Neck is home to
many species of animals including coyote, deer, fox, and
diamondback terrapins. Feeding, harassing, or disturbing
wildlife is prohibited (violations will result in a $100 fine
and the immediate removal from the premises).
Hiking & Private Property:
There are many privately owned
cottages located throughout Sandy Neck. Many of them, including
the lighthouse, are on privately owned property. Please be
considerate of these residents and consult your map for the
property boundaries. Hike on designated trails only and
remain off all dunes.
Obtaining a Permit:
You must have a permit to camp
on Sandy Neck. Permits are first come first serve and can be
obtained at the Gatehouse.
Hours: Memorial Day – Labor
Day: 8am - 9pm Labor Day – Mid October: 9am - 4pm
2008 Fees are as follows:
$20 a night per site.
Sites are limited to five individuals
with a maximum of two tents. Maximum stay is two consecutive
nights.
Emergencies:
Camp at your own risk! During
the summer months, Natural Resource Officers will patrol the
camping area, but are not constantly present. It is highly
recommended that you carry a cell phone when camping.
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