I did not camp here, but I did visit for a day trip. When in doubt, walk or bike the CCRT (Cape Cod…read moreRail Trail) from wherever you are staying on the cape and bike into Nickerson State Park for beautiful views, hikes, bird songs, and more! Nickerson State Park was not on my radar until recently and now that I've visited, I think this would be a beautiful place to camp with friends. The stamp at the entrance made my heart happy!

This was very nice 8.00 to park all day and boy you could get lost in this place. But it was very…read morenice well kept grounds people were very nice ponds and little beach areas cute.

A nice picnic area within the National Seashore, on the road to Coast Guard Beach…read more Located behind the restrooms is the infamous Doane Rock - a glacial "pebble " deposited by the receding ice age glaciers. It's about 45' long and 35' Tall, though half the height is buried under ground. It's a nice rock to climb and play King of the Mountain. It's easily accessible from the Nauset bike trail. There is also a handicapped accessible loop trail around the boulder and the picnic area.

Such a beautiful area that is a mix of private & public (Federal & State) run beaches. There are…read moretwo visitor centers, both are worth checking-out). One (the year round one) is centrally located, while the second one is at the tip of the cape. The drive is easy with views along the way. I definitely recommend a National Parks Pass as it allows access to parking & well maintained restrooms, showers & changing rooms. All the Rangers were friendly & helpful in mapping out a full day's visit ensuring we hit the main spots. Do not miss the Lighthouse that was used for the Cap Code Chips. Make sure to bring a bag for photo opportunities or u may be asking someone to use theirs- LOL

If you decide to go on a vacation to Cape Cod and find yourself a)mid Cape b) wondering what it's…read moreall about, I suggest you turn in to the National Seashore visitor center to start. Here you will find EVERYTHING n you need/want to know about why this small piece of land is so important to our history. Here is where the old whaling industry , for better or worse, was at its best. Because if the amount of shipwrecks that happened here, the start of the US Coast Guard started. On this land is where the pilgrims had their first encounter with the native people. So much more! All of this you learn in the visitors center. They will point the way on recommended adventures, hiking areas etc.. A trip to the Cape would not be complete without a stop here. You can also, in season, get your beach passes here, learn which shells you are allowed to harvest and all things of that ilk. A guide will give you directions to where you can get various licenses if you have a mind to try shell or crustacean fishing. These are some of the richest waters for clams, muscles and oysters. I guess what I am trying to say is this is a MUST stop for your continued Cape adventures.

Parking is definitely a problem. There's a tiny lot and way more cars. Be sure not to create your…read moreown spot because you will be ticketed. We saw many unoccupied cars get tickets for parking in an illegal spot. The lighthouse and surrounding areas are beautiful. The lighthouse provides for such a stunning back drop. It's closeness to the water, allowed us to find secret spots to relax in close to the water. We also saw seals playing in the water. They definitely drew a crowd, along with photographers but it was such a sweet experience. The beach sand was soft and the water was gorgeous.

We went to take the obligatory photo of the Cape Cod crisps with the Nauset lighthouse…read more $25 to park for 10 minutes at a National seashore is CRAZY, especially when the beach itself is subpar (it's not exactly Siesta Key). On a positive note, we made it to Chatham in time to bid on the whale art auction, so something good came of ir.

This is one of my favorite places on the cape. I've gone there at least once a summer for almost 30…read moreyears, and sent my kids there for nature camp when they were young. It's always different, depending on time of year, time of day, weather, etc. Today I went on a guided bird walk with Chiara and learned a few new things about birds I didn't know. Always more to learn and see!

Situated along the edge of Wellfleet Harbor, sits 97 acres and 5 miles of extensively groomed…read moretrails of breathtaking and raw beauty. Cape Cod is one of the most visited areas in the country and once you visit you will understand why. You can expect tranquility and phenomenal views of a pristine barrier beach and vibrant salt marshes. The sounds of the reeds blowing in the wind is nothing less than paradise and the pine woodlands are a birders delight. They also have an award-winning, economically friendly nature center with wildlife views, aquariums and educational exhibits. The sanctuary offers many programs for all ages based on research and conservation projects focusing on ecologically threatened birds, horseshoe crabs, and sea turtles. When you visit Memorial Day through Labor Day, the trails are open from 8am-dusk. Early October to late May- they're closed on Mondays, but Tues-Saturday you can visit 8:30am-5:00pm. For non-Audubon members it is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for the little ones (ages 2-12). EBT participants are free for up to 4 people when you show your card. This is such a wonderful experience and an educational goldmine for any age! Go. Just go... and that folks is all she wrote.

Memorial Day Weekend for the past two years my kids and I have stayed here. We liked the personal…read moreroom Vibe. With the dedicated parking spot in front. Well kept, clean room, with cozy beds. Microwave, Mini Frig, T.V with Cable. Small coffee pot set up. A desk, table 2 chairs. Hangers and luggage rack. There is a great Pool which is a big perk. Unfortunately, this year was to cold to swim. We had swam last year and it was great! There is a Supermarket across the street and the beach not far at all. The motel provides an informative binder. The town center is actually within walking distance for most people about 1/4 to 1/2 miles away. Becareful though, the road in front of the property, at the traffic lights gets very busy. We witnessed a bad car accident while waiting to cross the street, the 1st year. A Continental Breakfast with delicious homemade muffins is served every morning. To be totally transparent and give a 100% honest review these next things were a few minor issues that only happened our last visit. The water pressure in the shower was very slow. No shower liner, (not the problem) the fabric curtian got soaking wet and wet the whole floor, causing a slipping hazzard. The soap and shampoo/conditioners weren't filled. We were supposed to be given a second key that was never dropped off. Had the T.V. shut off at about 10pm while we were watching, out of nowhere. I called the office to let the staff know and got a NOT my problem response, that I wasn't excepting. This year we had tried to book 2 days again, but only one was available. We decide to take the 1 night and pay more then we would have elsewhere. No sure about next year.

They charged $32.50 to park (2 summers ago it was $20) and no services were open. Not even a trash…read morecan. Don't waste your money!

We visited Coast Guard Beach on a Sunday, for the morning and early afternoon. We parked at 8:50am,…read morethe trolley was there waiting but we decided to walk the 1 mile path to the beach. It was a nice walk, altho for the 1st half it was wooded and the ground a bit dirty so i should have worn sneakers vs flip flops. The later part is paved and a boardwalk which was pretty. We took the trolley back and it was fast and easy. There are bathrooms at the main parking area as well as at the closest beach parking (resident only). Bathroom was clean and was being cleaned while we were there. The beach is huge especially at low tide. The surf was rough with endless seals swimming by and a shark flag waving. Water a bit cold. We walked 1 mile south during low tide and enjoyed all the tide pools and different shapes created in the sand by the water. We also walked a half mile north and it is very quiet except for the spot next to the entrance. Peaceful and reminded us of being on an island as it was so quiet with not many people around, and unique scenery. Bring your own everything as there is no snack shack.

This is a beautiful beach! Nice soft white sand, dunes without having to hike down a huge hill as…read moreyou do on many other beaches. There is a mobimat that leads to the beach. There are some nice walkways to lookouts over the ocean and the marsh, and also a bike path that leads to Nauset. It can be a bit buggy on those walkways due to the marsh just fyi. There's tons of accessible parking. In fact it's only accessible and resident parking available at the lot right by the beach. My only complaint is that while there's lots of accessible parking, the lot is pretty far away from the entrance to the beach. As someone who can walk, but not for longer distances without a break, it's a bit frustrating. I wish there was at least a drop off point, but there's only a sign that reads "no drop offs at anytime. I've read they have beach wheelchairs in season, but there were none available at the time I was there.