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Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Address

131 Waquoit, East Falmouth, MA 02536
Directions 

Phone

(508) 457-0495
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Transit friendly
Historic site
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Details

Overview

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. Camping is closed for the 2020 season.

Hours

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19

Parking

Free parking is available on-site.

Activities

Person hiking through the woods.

Hiking and walking

Take a hike on the miles of trails running through marshes, beaches, rivers, and woodlands
Kids working on group activity on the beach.

Educational programs

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

All Activities

  • Camping
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing and kayaking

Facilities

  • Educational programs
  • Picnic areas - CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19
  • Restrooms - CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19
  • Scenic views
  • Visitor center - CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19

Accessibility

  • Restrooms - CLOSED to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19

Restrictions

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

Read the rules for hunting in state parks

More info

Campgrounds and reservations are CLOSED for the 2020 season to aid in the prevention of spreading COVID-19

 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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