Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Address

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

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.

Hours

Visitor Center

Call for hours

Parking

Free parking is available on-site.

Activities

  • 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

  • Camping
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing and kayaking

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Restrooms

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

 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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