Scusset Beach State Reservation Campground - 104 Sites, Maps & Photos

Situated at the corner of Cape Cod Bay and the east end of scenic Cape Cod Canal, this campground offers 98 RV sites with water and 20/30/50-Amp service, five tent-only campsites and a safari field for RV clubs. A fish pier and beautiful beach makes this is a fabulous destination. Scusset Beach also offers weekend camping during the off-season. Off Season camping is limited to self-contained units only, as there are no restrooms, water hookups, showers or dump station available.

Location: Scusset Beach is located in southeastern Massachusetts on the east side of 17.4 mile long Cape Cod Canal. With its close proximity to Cape Cod and historic Plymouth, this campground is a popular destination for RV campers.

Recreation: Within the park the sandy ocean beach, scenic picnic area, fishing opportunities and historic Sagamore Hill offers something for everyone. Activities include swimming, saltwater fishing (license required), picnicking, camping, walking, running, bicycling, bird watching, ship watching, geo-caching and interpretive nature programs in the summer season. Hunting (in-season) is permitted at Scusset Beach. A hunting license is required; click here: click here The main beach is 1600 feet long with lifeguards, restroom / shower facility and a concession stand. Beach wheelchairs are available. The fish pier area has a parking lot, restrooms and picnic tables complete with grills for cooking the catch! The pier offers great fishing and access to views of Cape Cod Canal for people of all abilities.

Nearby: While in the area, be sure to visit other nearby DCR properties: Shawme Crowell State Forest, Myles Standish State Forest, Pilgrim Memorial State Park, Forefathers Monument, Ellisville State Park and Myles Standish Monument, to name a few. For more information click here

Phone: 508-888-0859
Address: 20 Scusset Beach Road, SAGAMORE BEACH, MA 02562
Fees: Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Facilities: Scusset Beach offers 98 RV-ONLY sites that include water (water not available October through March) and electric hookups with 20/30/50 amp service, as well as five tent-only sites and a safari field. The safari field has a minimum of 20 self-contained RV units, with a maximum of 75 units and is intended for RV clubs. Advance reservations are required for use of the safari field. Each RV site is equipped with a picnic table. RV sites require an RV or pop-up. These sites are not for tent only camping. Fires of any kind are not permitted on the RV sites. There is a community fire pit that many folks enjoy. Individual fire rings are only available at tent sites. Portable propane fire pits are permitted. The comfort station is not accessible. However, several accessible RV sites are offered for self-contained accessible camping.
Directions: Scusset Beach State Reservation is located in southeastern Massachusetts. From South of Boston: Rte. 3 toward Plymouth/Cape Cod. Take Exit 1A for US-6 West toward Buzzards Bay/Falmouth/Scusset Beach Rd. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Scusset Beach Rd. Turn left at Scenic Hwy. Continue on Meetinghouse Lane. Continue on Scusset Beach Rd. From the Cape: US-6 West towards Boston/Providence R.I. Take the exit toward Canal St/Rte. 3A. Slight right at Canal St/Rte. 3A. Turn right at Meetinghouse Lane. Continue on Scusset Beach Rd. From Wareham: US-6 East. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto Main St. At Bourne Rotary Cir N, take the first exit onto US-6 East heading to Hyannis/Provincetown/Rte. 3/Plymouth. Continue on Meetinghouse Lane. Continue on Scusset Beach Rd. Campground Address: 20 Scusset Beach Road Sagamore Beach, MA 02562 Campground Phone Number: 508-888-0859

Important information

Specific to this facility: RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-IN CAMPING ALLOWED. Please, fires in community fire pit or fire rings on tent sites only. There are no campfires permitted on RV sites. Fires must be extinguished by midnight. Only propane for cooking, no charcoal. Campers should bring extension cords and extension hoses (at least 50-75 feet) for electric and water respectively, as some sites are closer to hookups than others. The dumping station hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please read the important information below, prior to making a reservation. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Massachusetts state parks and campgrounds. Campsite Fees at Scusset Beach $22 for MA resident / $70 non-resident; PLUS $4 water and $6 electric hookups at all RV sites; PLUS $2 surcharge to benefit the Scusset Beach Trust Fund. THERE IS AN $4.50 NON-REFUNDABLE TRANSACTION CHARGE FOR EACH RESERVATION MADE. Massachusetts prohibits the transportation of firewood into or out of any DCR campground. Firewood must be purchased at the campground. Transportation of firewood or other wood products, may result in eviction. PLEASE NOTE THAT FIREWOOD SALES ARE BY CREDIT CARD ONLY. EFFECTIVE 2021, THE COST IS $7 PER BUNDLE. Check-in time is 1:00 to 8:00 pm; check out by 11:00 am. Quiet hours are 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The use of generators is not permitted during quiet hours except for the purpose of operating a medical device. Reservation and Occupancy: Campers and/or camping equipment are limited to 14 cumulative days occupancy in any one park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Violators of the 14-day limit may have their reservation cancelled and be asked to leave the park. Reservations must be in the name of the primary occupant, who is at least 18 years of age. A photo ID is required at check-in and must match the name on the reservation. Campsite occupancy is limited to four adults, or two adults and the children in their care. Campsites are limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer or RV, and two vehicles maximum (including tow trailers) per site. Reservations with departure dates outside the 4-month maximum window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. Cancellations and changes will incur a $10 fee. Day of arrival cancellations require a phone call to the campground and will result in the loss of the first night's camping fee, plus the $10 cancellation fee. Reserved campsites will be held until 8:00 am on the day after your scheduled arrival date. If we are not contacted, your reservation will be no-showed resulting in no refund. Camping with Pets: Pets are permitted at most campgrounds and there is a limit of four pets per campsite. A current rabies certificate must be presented at check-in. Pets must be leashed at all times and cannot be left unattended. Pets are not permitted in state buildings or when camping in a yurt or cabin.