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11/8/2025 2:37:49 AM
Sandy Neck Beach Status




 


Off Road Vehicle
Updated: 11/4/2025 2:35:33 PM

Off-Road vehicle beach is open to 4.5 miles.
Both parking lots are closed until further notice.

No vehicles allowed past closure line on the front beach.

Starting November 12, the ORV beach will be closed temporarily. Once the Gatehouse is moved to its new location there may be ORV access on the weekends. ORV access information will be posted in this location.




Camp Fires
Updated: 11/1/2025 12:13:56 PM

No campfires are allowed from November 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.




Fishing and Shellfishing
Updated: 11/4/2025 2:38:26 PM

The Shellfish beds are currently open.

Starting November 12, the ORV beach will be closed temporarily and vehicle access to the shellfish beds will be closed. Once the Gatehouse is moved to its new location there may be ORV access on the weekends. ORV access information will be posted in this location.

https://townofbarnstable.us/departments/shellfishing/




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: 11/4/2025 2:34:36 PM



Sandy Neck Cottage Owners:

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

Due to construction, no guests will be allowed to park overnight on Sandy Neck property; this includes all parking lots until further notice.

After November 12, 2025 please contact the Sandy Neck Gatehouse for ORV access information 508-362-8300.




Fat Tire Bikes
Updated: 11/4/2025 2:37:50 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.

Starting November 12, the ORV beach will be closed temporarily. Once the Gatehouse is moved to its new location there may be ORV access on the weekends but parking will be extremely limited.

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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