Nature Outings and Trails
Sandy Neck Beach Park is
comprised of front beach, sand dunes, historic dune shacks, maritime forests,
freshwater wetland areas and salt marsh. All these areas can be explored and
enjoyed via a network of trails. In addition, we offer a tenting area located
3.3 miles from the parking lot,
and a lean-to that is located 2.3 miles from the parking lot that provides a backcountry camping experience.
Please call the Gatehouse
508-362-8300 for information.
There is limited free parking
for the nature trails.
Note: The Sandy Neck
Lighthouse and Cottage Colony are located on private property and are not
accessible by the trail network. For the best viewing of the lighthouse hike to
the tip of Sandy Neck (13 miles round trip) and look west towards the cottage
colony.