A Mass. spot ranked among America’s ‘dreamiest’ beach camping

Travelers can combine their love of camping and the beach for a “dreamy” getaway on Cape Cod this summer, according to the British Daily Mail. outside magazine.

The publication released a list of names 9 Great Beach Camping Places Across the USA included Race Point Beach Campground In Provincetown. Race Point Beach is one of six beaches on the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Camping at the beach is a growing health trend, according to outside.

“Not only does waterside camping provide more opportunities for recreation such as swimming, paddling, and surfing, but the compact atmosphere, open campsites, and dark skies create an overall more consistent experience,” the publication wrote.

That’s what outside Books about Race Point Beach Campground:

Race Point Beach Campground is located on the Cape Cod National Seashore in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and is available exclusively for self-propelled vehicles with four-wheel drive, specifically [small commercial vehicles]. the [National Park Service] The definition of these vehicles is that they must have an independent water or chemical toilet, and permanently installed gray and black water tanks with a minimum storage capacity of 3 days. Cape Cod itself is a large peninsula 60 miles wide that extends into the Atlantic Ocean. According to the NPS, this national seashore site has seen more than 3,000 shipwrecks in its history, due to ever-shifting sandbars, and contains 45,000 acres of rich marine life that lives in its estuarine waters. Besides camping, there are trails, historic lighthouses, and homes you can explore.

Campers should know that camping at Race Point Beach requires a special order Off-road permitHe noted that the sites are first come, first served and allow 100 vehicles per night outside. Camping in tents is not permitted.

Payment outsideexisting 9 Great Beach Camping Places Across the USA

Spending time in Provincetown this summer? Check out our guide: 5 Things to Do When Visiting Provincetown.

Christy Palma

Travel writer

Christy Palma is a travel writer for Boston.com, focusing on the six New England states. They cover airlines, hotels, and things to do in Boston and New England. She is the award-winning author of Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.