North of Highland Camping Area Cape Cod Beaches

Cape Cod Camping at North of Highland Camping Area

CAPE COD'S BEST BEACHES

Truro offers some of the most secluded and beautiful beaches open to the public on Cape Cod with miles and miles of continuous sand beaches which remain largely undisturbed and undeveloped. Like most towns on Cape Cod, parking at many of Truro's beaches is somewhat limited, and from the hours of approximately 9:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon many of Truro's beaches require a Town of Truro beach parking permit. Plan on spending a few moments admiring one of Cape Cod's dramatic ocean sunrises or sunsets (where else can you experience both at a single location?) It will be one of your fondest memories of the Cape.

The sheer beauty and power of the ocean can be found on Truro's ocean side beaches. Where you can play in the waves or walk out on the sandbars; catch rays on the beach or fish in the surf.
Head of the Meadow Beach
Longnook Beach
Ballston Beach
Corn Hill Beach (Bay Side)
Pilgrim Beach (Bay Side)
Each beach is unique with its own character. Time permitting, you may want to visit them all.

Head of the Meadow Beach

Head of the Meadow Beach is one of Truro's finest ocean-side beaches.

There is actually a Truro town beach and also a National Park beach, here, at Head of the Meadow. Both beaches have ample parking and lifeguards.

This is the only ocean side Truro town beach which is open to the public for a daily parking fee.

Pedestrian access to the town beach is FREE, making it an ideal choice for visiting campers from North of Highland Camping Area which is a short half mile walk away.

The beach itself is a popular family sun-bathing destination and is sometimes home to friendly volleyball matches.

The ever-changing sandbars, which run along the beach, attract many visitors (swimmers and waders) and can provide some of the most exciting body-surfing available in the area.

At low tide you may even catch a glimpse of the remains of one of Cape Cod's many shipwrecks.

During summer nights, Head of the Meadow beach is often dotted with small beach fire gatherings under the stars.

Many summer vacationers find no need to look any further than Head of the Meadow Beach.

Longnook Beach

Longnook Beach is located at the base of a sizable dune, providing a spectacular elevated view of the ocean. The dune, however, also means that beach goers are in for a somewhat formidable climb at the end of the day.

Parking at Longnook is quite limited and is restricted only to vehicles displaying a long-term Truro beach parking permit. If you have a Truro beach sticker come early or prepare to be turned away.

Even if you don't purchase a beach permit, you should visit Longnook during off-hours, as, the view from the top is worth the effort.

The beach is typically very narrow, with waves often brushing the base of the dune at high tide.

When the waves are breaking, come watch the locals ride the surf.

Ballston Beach

Ballston Beach is nestled along the dunes at the end of Pamet Road in Truro.

Like Longnook, parking at Ballston is also limited, with parking restricted only to vehicles displaying a long-term Truro beach parking permit.

As with the others, Ballston is an attractive, clean beach, offering ample opportunity to swim and enjoy the sun.

Corn Hill Beach

The long, narrow sand beach borders the low running, crab grass covered sand dunes, just north of Pamet Harbor.

The shallow, sloping ocean floor,and the typically calm, warmer waters, provide the ideal environment for families with small children or senior adults.

This is the only bay-side Truro town beach which is open to the public for a daily parking fee. Parking at Corn Hill is generally plentiful.

Wade along the warm ocean inlets which flow behind the beach for a more secluded change of pace.

Clam and oysters can be found nearby (with proper licenses).

Corn Hill the historic location where the Pilgrims found a cache of Indian corn which fed them through their first winter is also nearby.

Pilgrim Beach

This is the informal name for the collection of continuous sand beaches which run along the bay side of Truro.

There is not a designated parking area for this beach, but as a result, in many sections you will find fewer beach goers here competing for the beauty of the ocean bay.

The beach gradually slopes into the water, providing shallow water for your recreation, particularly during low tides.