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Cape Cod National Seashore
Permits

Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Permit
Fees
$50 - 7 Days
$150 - Annual
For 2008, annual off-road vehicle permits go on sale March 26th. Advance-sale weekly permits are available starting March 1st. The application form for advance sales may be downloaded from the park's Oversand Beach Driving link.


Self-contained Recreational Vehicle (SCV) Permit
Fees
$75 - 7 Days
$225 - Annual
For 2008, self-contained off-road vehicle permits go on sale March 26th. Advance-sale weekly permits are available starting March 1st. The application form for advance sales may be downloaded from the park's Oversand Beach Driving link.

Campfire permits

Permits for beach campfires at the park's six swimming beaches are available at park visitor centers. Reservations may be made up to 3 days in advance by calling Salt Pond Visitor Center at (508) 255 - 3421 for beaches in Eastham and Wellfleet, and Province Lands Visitor Center at (508) 487 1256 for beaches in Truro and Provincetown, or in person at the visitor centers beginning at 9am. Three permits per day, per beach are issued. Permits are free, and must be picked up the day of the fire at the reserving visitor center, before 3:30 PM. Demand often exceeds the number of permits available. Use this chart to determine what day to make a reservation.

Reserve on: Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
For a fire on: Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues

Fire permits for the ORV corridor are issued through the ORV office at Race Point Ranger Station in Provincetown. You may call them at (508) 487 2100 x 110, or in person at the ORV office beginning at 8am.

Wedding, special event, and commercial filming permits

Contact the Chief Ranger's office at (508) 349 3785 X 214 for details, and an application.

Dune shack in the Peaked Hill Bars Historic District  

Did You Know?
Today, a dedicated group of families, individuals and non-profits carry on a unique heritage of art, reflection, and nature study at the dune shacks in Provincetown and Truro. A recent ethnographic study entitled, “Dwelling in the Dunes”, documents the people who live there today.

Last Updated: August 20, 2008 at 14:46 EST