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Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Address

131 Waquoit, East Falmouth, MA 02536
directions 

Phone

(508) 457-0495
Download a trail map 
Reserve a campsite 
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. Camping is also available at Washburn Island.

Hours

Visitor Center

Monday - Thursday:
10:00 am-4:00 pm

Friday:
10:00 am-10:00 pm

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.

Facilities

  • Educational programs
  • Picnic areas
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic views
  • Visitor center

Services

  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Grilling
  • Hiking & walking
  • Hunting

Accessibility

  • Restrooms

Restrictions

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

Related Parks

Cape Cod Rail Trail 
Manuel F. Correllus State Forest 
Shawme-Crowell State Forest 
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