Nickerson State Park

Address

3488 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631
Wheelchair Accessible
Dogs Allowed

Details

Overview

1,900-acre Nickerson State Park is located in Brewster, MA on Cape Cod. There's plenty of wooded trails and ponds to explore, and Nickerson also offers more than 400 campsites.

Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking

Daily parking fee charged May 25 through October 14

MA resident  $8

Non-MA resident  $30

Resident and non resident status is determined by the vehicle license plate

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Get a lifetime senior parking pass (MA residents)

Activities

  • Camping

    With over 400 campsites, Nickerson offers plenty of camping options. Bring a tent, trailer, or R.V..
  • Fishing

    You can visit 8 freshwater ponds, 4 stocked year-round with trout.
  • Hiking

    You may forget you’re on Cape Cod while hiking miles of trails through the woods and around ponds.
  • Biking

    An 8-mile bike path connects you to the 26-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail, a paved trail through 6 Cape Cod towns.

All Activities

  • Boating (non-motorized)
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Basketball
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Swimming
  • Canoeing and kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Educational programs

Facilities

  • Amphitheater
  • Bike paths
  • Boat ramp
  • Group day use - closed
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Trailer/R.V. dumping - registered campers only

Accessibility

Restrictions

  • No dogs or other pets, with exception of service animals, allowed on beach.
  • No alcohol
  • Big Cliff Pond is limited to a 10 horsepower-maximum engine.
  • No firewood from outside park

More info

Camping  is $22/night for Massachusetts residents and $70/night for non-residents. Group camping is $35/night for Massachusetts residents and $100/night for non-residents. Small yurts are $45/night for Massachusetts residents and $120/night for non-residents. Large yurts are $55/night for Massachusetts residents and $140/night for non-residents. 

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