New England Travel
You’ll find it on the Cape.
Race Point Beach in Provincetown. Flickr / Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Travelers can combine their love of camping and the beach for a “dreamy” escape on Cape Cod this summer, according to Outside magazine.
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The publication released a list of the 9 dreamiest beach camping escapes across the U.S. and included Race Point Beach Campground in Provincetown. Race Point Beach is one of six beaches on the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Beach camping is a rising wellness trend, according to Outside.
“Not only does waterside camping offer more opportunity for recreation like swimming, kayaking, and surfing, its built-in ambience, open campsites, and dark skies create a more grounded experience overall,” wrote the publication.
Here’s what Outside wrote about Race Point Beach Campground:
Race Point Beach Campground in Cape Cod National Seashore is located in Provincetown, Massachusetts and is exclusively available for self-contained, 4WD vehicles, specifically [small commercial vehicles]. The [National Park Service] definition of these vehicles are that they must have self-contained water or a chemical toilet, and permanently installed gray and black water holding tanks with a minimum 3 three-day holding capacity. Cape Cod itself is a large peninsula 60 miles wide that stretches into the Atlantic Ocean. According to the NPS, this National Seashore site has seen over 3,000 shipwrecks in its history, due to its ever-changing sandbars, and has 45,000 acres of rich marine life living its estuarine waters. Alongside camping, there are trails, historical lighthouses, and homesteads to explore.
Campers should know that camping at Race Point Beach requires a special off-roading permit, the sites are first come, first served, and 100 vehicles are permitted per night, noted Outside. Tent camping is not allowed.
Check out Outside‘s list of the 9 dreamiest beach camping escapes across the U.S.
Spending time in Provincetown this summer? Check out our guide: 5 things to do when visiting Provincetown.
Kristi Palma
Kristi Palma is the travel writer for Boston.com, focusing on the six New England states. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of the award-winning Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.
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