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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. 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.

Wedding, special event, and commercial filming permits

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

tropical fish found in Cape Cod waters  

Did You Know?
Tropical fish may occur in the waters of Cape Cod National Seashore. Tropical fish can be found in coastal areas all the way to the Canadian Maritime. Eggs and larvae of tropical fish are caught in the Gulf Stream and transported north. These fish eventually perish as the water cools.

Last Updated: March 26, 2008 at 11:23 EST