Beach camping
Tents and camping trailers are prohibited. Camping is allowed in self-contained vehicles only.
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Camping is by permit and only in designated areas on Race Point Beach. Camping is limited to 100 vehicles per night and restricted to 21 days per vehicle from July 1 through Labor Day. Variable beach conditions and temporary beach closures may result in temporary or permanent changes in the locations and boundaries of the designated camping areas. All self-contained vehicles arriving for an overnight stay must register at the Off-road Vehicle Station at Race Point area before going onto the beach. An overnight authorization permit will be issued at this time. If arriving after hours you must register by 9AM the next morning.
Reservations are required for July 4 and Labor Day weekends
And are accepted by mail only with postmarks from january 1-15. reservation requests must specify either july 4, labor day, or both. reservations will be confirmed by mail. all reservation requests should be mailed to: cape cod national seashore, attn: self-contained reservations, 99 marconi site road, wellfleet, ma 02667.
Lodging
The Seashore itself offers no individual lodging, however all Cape Cod towns have lodging. Hostels are available in Eastham and Truro. See individual town articles for hotels/motels/bed and breakfasts.
NEED Program
(http://www.nps.gov/caco/f...). the national park service residential environmental education program at cape cod national seashore, known as the need program, offers educational groups an opportunity to experience the many natural and historical wonders of cape cod on a multi-day basis. the need building, once a us coast guard surf-rescue station, is located on a spectacular vista overlooking the atlantic ocean at coast guard beach in eastham. the need building is a heated, year-round facility, which provides overnight accommodations for groups ranging up to 35 participants. bookings are usually made six to eight months in advance.
camping
The Seashore offers no camping. Some campgrounds are nearby to, or surrounded by, Seashore lands. See listings in individual towns.