Scusset Beach State Reservation
Swimming, Camping, Fishing, Biking, Hiking, - Fun in the Sun!
Scusset Beach State Reservation, located on Cape Cod Bay at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal, is a very popular swimming fishing, and camping area... is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. One of the best areas in Massachusetts for fun in the sun, it is a popular place to visit for day outings and camping during the summer months, and weekend camping is even offered off-season.
It features a beautiful, sandy salt-water beach with Life Guards during the summer, a snack bar concession in season, a beach bathhouse, a campground with 98 RV sites, 5 tent sites, and a Safari Field for camping clubs.
The proximity of Scusset Beach to the Cape Cod Canal offers a great opportunity for walking, biking, hiking, fishing, or just relaxing while watching many of the boats that traverse the canal waterway between Cape Cod Bay and Buzzard's Bay.
Biking and hiking are along the paved 7-mile path that follows the Canal from the East end at Scusset Beach to the Rail Road bridge at the West end.
Fishing spots abound along the Canal. Favorite spots are the Jetty and Fish Pier at Scusset Beach State Reservation. Both the Jetty and Fish Pier Building are handicap accessible.
The Fish Pier is not only a great place to fish but also a great spot to watch the Canal traffic. Family picnics and outings are often held in the shady picnic area, where charcoal grills are available for cooking. The canal access road makes this a great place to start biking tour or walking along the canal. Restrooms are available in this area.
Swimming is great on Scusset's sandy beach, which is guarded during the summer season. Sorry, dogs aren't allowed on the beach, but they can get plenty of exercise on the Canal Access Rd. They must be on a leash no longer than ten feet.
During the summer season, the Park Interpreter's programs are available to all visitors to the park. Park Interpeter's 2011 programs are listed below.
Swimming, Camping, Fishing, Hiking & Biking - the Best of All Worlds
The beach area is clean and sandy - a beautiful place to spend the day swimming or tanning.
In season, lifeguards are on duty for your safety.
Smokey the Bear & Scusset Beach Lifeguards
There is a concession stand and beach bathhouses, with showers, open during the summer season. The beach is within easy walking distance from the campground, making it a popular destination for campers as well as day visitors to the park.
And Scusset Beach Campground
The campground offers 98 RV sites each with 30 amp electric service and water connections. A dump station is available daily from 8 AM to 3 PM during the summer season. There is a community fire pit area for campers, since no fires are allowed on the RV sites. The campground also has 5 tent sites, each with a fire pit. The Safari Field is available for reservation by large camping clubs for dry camping. It is available to groups of 20 or more of self-contained units only.
There is a newly renovated, heated bathhouse/restroom facility and an overflow parking lot for the extra vehicles of visiting friends. The campground walkway offers safe, easy access to these facilities.
Dogs are allowed in the campground. They must have a current rabies vaccination certificate and tag number. When not in the camper, they must be kept on a leash not longer than 10'.
After Columbus Day, camping is allowed on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only. Off season camping is self-contained RV's only. Electricity is supplied, but water, restrooms facilities, and the dump station are not available.
Don Dyer, Park Interpreter 2010 & 2011
He has Interpreter programs for everyone.
Sagamore Hill Trail - Sagamore Hill WWII Fortification and a beautiful view of Cape Cod Bay.
http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/ccc/history/ww2_coastal/ww2coastal.htm
About Piping Plovers website. Piping Plover are an endangered species of birds that call Scusset Beach home. The site features an excellent Photo Slide Show on Piping Plovers
Links:
Scusset Beach State Reservation
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Campground reservations can be made between 2 days to 6 months in advance through Reserve America.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/
or call 1-877- 422- 6762 Reserve America for reservations.
Campground map
