Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Address

131 Waquoit, East Falmouth, MA 02536
Transit friendly
Historic site

Details   of Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Overview   of Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Waquoit Bay has 2,700 acres of open waters, barrier beaches, marshlands, and uplands. The reserve is representative of typical shallow bay environment. Enjoy discovering the bay, by land or water.

Hours   for Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Visitor Center

Call for hours

Parking   at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Free parking is available on-site.

Activities   at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

  • Hiking and walking

    Take a hike on the miles of trails running through marshes, beaches, rivers, and woodlands
  • Educational programs

    Waquoit Bay offers all kinds of programs from school field trips to teacher workshops. Contact park for more information.

All Activities   at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

  • Camping
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing and kayaking

Facilities   at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Accessibility   at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

  • Restrooms

Restrictions   at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

  • No dogs on beaches from April 1st to September 30th.
  • No alcohol
  • No littering

Read the rules for hunting in state parks

More info   for Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

 Camping is available on Washburn Island. Washburn Island is only accessible by private boat. There are no electric hookups or running water on the island. Campers must bring their own supplies and water.

Camping is $8/night for Massachusetts residents and $20/night for non-residents. 

Read more about camping at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

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