2012 ORV permits are on sale at the Sandy Neck Gatehouse.

Barnstable Resident: $80
Sandwich Resident: $125
Non-Resident: $160

Gatehouse Hours 8AM-9PM (7 days per week).


The Sandy Neck ORV Beach is currently open to trail 6 (4.5 miles).

Please remember we are in summer curfew hours. You must be off the beach by 11:00PM unless you are actively fishing.

Evening camp fires are allowed on Sandy Neck Beach after sunset. However, this can only occur when weather conditions are permitting, so please check with Sandy Neck staff on the day you would like a camp fire.

NEW THIS YEAR! Fires must be placed east of the public beach only. (No fires are permitted within the public beach area directly in front of the parking lot or west of the public beach).

Fishing is permitted on Sandy Neck Beach in all areas except the Public Beach (directly adjacent to the parking lot). Please call the Gatehouse for information on accessing Sandy Neck shellfishing areas 508-362-8300.

Horseback riding is permitted on the front beach to Trail 6 as well as the Horse Trail. A $30 permit is required per horse which can be purchased at the Gatehouse (please call to make an appointment 508-362-8300). Groups with 8 or more horses must obtain a special permit from the Gatehouse prior to the event.

Cottage Owners:
The OVR beach is open to Trail 6.