Nauset Beach is located at 250 Beach Rd.
Skaket Beach is located at 200 Skaket Beach Rd.
FAQ's
FAQ's about beaching it in Orleans
Weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend
Daily starting Saturday, June 20, 2020
Last day charging Monday, September 13, 2020
Hours of operation are – 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M
Nauset Beach: closed 11 PM – 6 AM
Sunrise viewers welcome to park near the gatehouse. Visiting past 7:30 AM will require a valid hangtag/sticker.
Skaket Beach: closed 10 PM – 7 AM
Daily Hangtag: $20.00/daily
Available at Nauset and Skaket entry gates. Cash only. Daily pass per single vehicle, same day re-entry. Non transferable, no refunds.
Season Pass: $220.00/season
Available at Nauset Beach Admin Building, 250 Beach Rd. 9 am – 3:30 pm. Cash or Check only. Valid vehicle registration required.
Week Passes are not on sale for the 2020 Season.
Not quite. Beach parking lot stickers (seasonal) are available to purchase. Weekly passes are not.
To Purchase Sticker In Person:
To purchase a season sticker in person, you may do so at the Orleans Sticker Office walk up window, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Stickers will not be sold at the Nauset Beach Administration Building. Current vehicle registration is required, no application needed. No Cash Accepted. There will be a 4.5% convenience fee for debit/credit cards.
To Purchase Sticker Through Mail:
You may purchase seasonal stickers ahead of time through our mail-in program or through the mail only. To purchase a sticker through the mail, you must print out and complete the Non-Resident Parking Sticker Application. Please fill out the application, and provide a copy of the vehicle registration, a check payable to “Town of Orleans” for the appropriate amount, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Your sticker(s) will be mailed back to you within two (2) weeks.
To Purchase Sticker Online:
You may purchase seasonal parking stickers ahead of time through the online sticker portal. Be prepared to upload your vehicles registration. Please note that online sales will charge a 4.5% convenience fee for debit/credit card transactions. Please allow up to two (2) weeks for processing.
Nauset & Skaket daily tickets are available at their respective gatehouses for $20 (2018 prices). The tickets are valid at both Nauset and Skaket for the same day.
The document link below has all the pertinent information for OSV stickers for 2020-2021. Please call the Parks & Beach office at (508) 240-3790 if you have any questions. OSV (Over Sand Vehicles)
2020 Rules
Nauset Public Beach:
Dogs are prohibited from April 1st through Labor Day
North of Nauset Public Beach Parking Lot:
Dogs are prohibited from April 1st through Labor Day
South of Nauset Public Beach Parking Lot to Trail #1:
Dogs are prohibited from April 1st through Labor Day
South of Trail #1 to Chatham Inlet:
Dogs are required to be on leash (not greater than 30 feet) at all times April 1st through
Labor Day Skaket Beach:
Dogs are prohibited from Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
Rock Harbor:
Dogs are prohibited from Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
Crystal Lake:
Dogs are prohibited from June 15th through Labor Day
Pilgrim Lake:
Dogs are prohibited from June 15th through Labor Day
70 Willie Atwood/Wildflower Lane:
June 15th through Labor Day:
1.) Dogs are prohibited from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2.) Dogs are not allowed within 300 feet of Skaket Public Beach at all times
3.) Dogs are required to be on leash (not greater than 30 feet) at all times unless they are a minimum of