Scusset Beach State Reservation

Daily parking fee charged May 25 through October 14.

Mobile payments accepted via the YODEL app  Parking in MA State Parks - YODEL FAQs

MA resident  $14

Non-MA resident  $40

No R.V. parking is allowed in the main beach or jetty parking lots from May 14 to Sep.15. 

Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate

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• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Swimming
• Educational programs
• Hunting

• Lifeguard (Juneteenth - Labor Day)
• Picnic areas
• Restrooms
• Showers
• Nature Center
• Trailer / R.V. Dumping - The use of the Dumping Station is for campers with reservations only.
• Trailer / R.V. Water and Electric Hookups

• Accessible camping
• Accessible educational programs
• Accessible fishing
• Accessible trail
  • Cape Cod Canal Pathway, 7.5 miles (paved)
• Accessible picnic areas
• Accessible restrooms
• Boardwalk and beach mat
• Beach wheelchairs available

• No alcohol
• No pets on beach
• No RV parking on main beach or jetty parking lots May 15 to Sep. 15.
• Only U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices

Read the rules for hunting in state parks

Camping

• Quiet hours are 10 p.m. -- 7 a.m.  

• Generators allowed during quiet hours for medical purposes only.

• One camping vehicle only on RV sites.

• One to two tents on tent-only sites.

• Campsites limited to 4 adults, or 2 adults and the children in their care.

• Check-in: 1 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

• Check-out: any time before 11 a.m. 

• Visiting hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Visitors must pay the daily parking or visitor fee.

• Keep your campsite neat and free of trash.  

• Use dumpsters and recycling receptacles provided.

• Wash your dishes only at a dishwashing station or on your site, not in bathroom sinks or at public faucets.

Campfires

• At this park, campfires are permitted at tent sites and at the community fire pit.  Campfires are not permitted on RV sites.

• Don't bring your own firewood. Firewood must be purchased from park staff.  Firewood is $7 per bundle and must be purchased by credit card.

• Keep campfires in designated fireplaces.

• Never leave a fire unattended.

• Extinguish fires by midnight.

Animals

• If camping with pets, you will need to show a rabies certificate at check-in.

• Only 4 pets per campsite.

• Never approach, feed, or entice wildlife.

• Never leave food unattended.

• Keep all food, coolers, cooking supplies, and equipment in your vehicle when not in use.  

Camping is $22/night for Massachusetts residents and $70/night for nonresidents. 

Read more about camping at Scusset Beach State Reservation