Nickerson State Park

Massachusetts State Park · Barnstable County

HoursSunrise to sunset
Entrance fee$8–$30 / vehicle
CountyBarnstable
CampingYes

Nickerson State Park entrance fee

$8–$30 per vehicle — Daily parking fee by licence plate: $8 MA, $30 out of state; charged May 23 through October 12.

Nickerson State Park hours

Sunrise to sunset

Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Nickerson State Park

On Cape Cod in Brewster, 1,900 acres hold eight freshwater ponds, four stocked with trout year-round, with wooded trails and over 400 campsites plus ten yurts. An eight-mile bike path joins the 26-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

Camping options

  • Campsites
  • Group camping
  • Yurts

Facility hours

Campground: 4/16/2026 to 10/25/2026 (last night) — Area 4 opens April 16; rest of campground May 7

Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Massachusetts DCR — not the park's own opening hours.

Contact

Phone508-896-3491

Address3488 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631

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