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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet

Camping at Wellfleet Bay

Since the 1960s, Mass Audubon members have retreated to the wilderness during their summers on the Cape. Experience the wonders of the natural world after dark at Wellfleet Bay’s campsites. Sleep under the stars and sheltering pine trees in one of our 15 rustic campsites, accommodating tents and small pop-up trailers or travel vans. Please note that camping is only available for Mass Audubon members.

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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Campground

2025 Dates

The 2025 campground season runs Saturday, June 14, 2025, through Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Daily Rentals

  • June 14 – July 11
  • September 7 – October 4

Weekly Rentals

Saturday to Saturday, July 12 through September 6:

  • July 12 – July 19
  • July 19 – July 26
  • July 26 – August 2
  • August 2 – August 9
  • August 9 – August 16
  • August 16 – August 23
  • August 23 – August 30
  • August 30 – September 6

Facilities

15 campsites; restrooms with flush toilets and hot-water showers; picnic tables and trash barrels at each site; water spigots for potable water shared among campsites. Campfires are not allowed, but campers may bring their own camp stoves or charcoal grills.

Rates

  • Daily rate: $75/night.
  • Weekly rate:
    • $450/week in July
    • $500/week in August

Advance reservations are required. Rates include a $50 non-refundable reservation fee.

Refund Policy

A written notice (by mail or email) must be provided at least three weeks in advance to receive a refund, not including the $50 non-refundable reservation fee. Reservations made less than three weeks in advance of arrival will not be refunded if canceled.

Check-In and Check-Out Times

Check-in is from 3:00-4:30 pm. Please note we cannot accommodate arrivals earlier than 3:00 pm. A $50 deposit is due at check-in.

Check-out is no later than 10:00 am. Upon check out, return keys and vehicle placards for your $50 deposit refund.

Rules and Regulations

Prior to reserving your campsite, please review our 2025 Rules and Regulations.

Reservations

Our campground is open to Mass Audubon members only: everyone in the camping group must be a Mass Audubon member as of May 15, 2025. Fill out the Reservation Request Form below or call 774-383-5011 to make your reservation. Reservations must be accompanied by payment in full by credit card.

Request Your Camping Reservation