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North of Highland Camping Area, near North Truro, Massachusetts, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the beauty of Cape Cod. This campground is just a short walk from Head of the Meadow Beach, making it easy to soak up the sun and surf.

The sites here are cozy and surrounded by the serene pitch pines, offering a peaceful retreat. Visitors have praised the friendly staff and clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and coin-operated showers. One camper noted, “The campground itself is gorgeous – it’s within the pine barren forest near Head of the Meadow beach.”

While campfires aren’t allowed on-site, you can snag a permit for a beach fire, which adds a nice touch to your evening plans. The campground is family-friendly and has a camp store stocked with essentials, so you won’t have to venture far for supplies. Plus, you’re close to Provincetown, where you can explore local restaurants and attractions.

Some campers have mentioned that the sites can feel a bit close together, but the overall vibe is relaxed and respectful. With its beautiful surroundings and convenient access to the beach, North of Highland Camping Area is a solid choice for your next camping adventure.

Description

Where you can easily WALK TO THE BEACH Relax in the peace & quiet of one of the most picturesque campgrounds on all of Cape Cod. Conveniently only a half-mile from beautiful Head of the Meadow Ocean Beach near the tip of Cape Cod.

We proudly strive to provide guests with a clean, quiet vacation option for camping near some of Cape Cod’s best beaches. We remain one of the few campgrounds on Cape Cod that are focused on creating a more “natural” camping experience, located within easy walk to Head of the Meadow Beach in scenic North Truro. Our campground is set among the famously twisted pitch pine trees, completely surrounded by the Cape Cod National Seashore Park. We are more oriented toward tent camping than most campgrounds these days, however, we also provide some campsites that can accommodate some smaller tent trailers, camper vans and even a few small trailers and RVs under 24 feet.
In the interest of creating a peaceful and relaxing camping environment we ask guests to be respectful of one another by following our evening Quiet Hours, and leaving their pets, generators, and motorcycles at home. We have only a few full-season campsites that have electricity and water, making us a more ideal fit for tenters, backpackers, and anyone looking for a more simple camping experience. We are less about “glamping” and more about enjoying the natural wonder of Cape Cod. Even though we do not provide electric and water hookups on our non-seasonal campsites, instead we provide access to free charging stations for your essential personal electronics items, such as cell phones, laptops and tablets. We also provide free Wi-Fi access for guests throughout much of Area 1, including in our large recreation hall, around our playground and outdoor picnic areas, and and in our adult quiet room where guests can comfortably use their laptops and phones to work on emails or remote work. Of course we also have centrally located water spigots for excellent drinking water throughout the campground and maintain clean restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities for our guests as well as a convenient camp store for food and camping necessities that is open much of the season.

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Location

North of Highland Camping Area is located in Massachusetts

Directions

From jct US-6 & Head of the Meadow Rd: Go 3/4 mi E on Head of the Meadow Rd.

Address

52 Head Of The Meadow Rd
North Truro, MA 02652

Coordinates

42.04630198 N
70.08737075 W

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LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BY

Sandy Neck Beach Park Primitive Campsites

1 hr 13 min away

Camp Nihan Education Center

2 hrs 6 min away

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48 min from Barnstable Town
1 hr 44 min from Boston
1 hr 53 min from Providence
2 hrs 20 min from Worcester

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Tent Cabin

Features

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Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups

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Darcy D.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2023

Great beach-adjacent campground!

Great campground with a fantastically short walk to the beach. We were assigned an awesome private tent spot near the back of the campsite with plenty of space for our tent, hammocks, and car. Surrounded by woods on 3 sides and really quiet. Staff were super nice and helpful, and the camp store stocked with anything you’d need. If we visit in summer again, we’ll plan ahead with more bug deterrents because the mosquitos were BAD even with bug spray.

Site177

Month of VisitJuly

New England Glamping

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 17, 2022

Lovely campground in the National seashore

We loved staying here during our August girls weekend trip! Short walk to a beautiful ocean beach in the National seashore. Bummer about no fires but understandable given the protected area

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Month of VisitAugust

mary F.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2021

Amazing beachside camping

A cozy little spot in the pitch pines right by what my kids called “white shark beach.” Walk to the beach or drive 10 minute to a beautiful array of beaches on the most remote area of Cape Cod. The camp store is straight outta the nineties with tables to carve your sweethearts name into, foos ball and ping pong! Showers are coin opp. Bathrooms clean. Bunch of loveable barefoot hippies in the woods. No fires so you just smell the fresh ocean air. You can have a fire on the beach. We love it here!!

Site117

Month of VisitAugust

Nicole G.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2020

Beach Campfire Squadd

Beautiful campsite with a short walk to the beach, located in a gorgeous part of Cape Cod. 🏖🏕 Only negative is don’t expect to have too much fun without getting a sound complaint - camping lots are pretty close to one another

Anthony M.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020

Good campsite

Nice and quiet. Had to pay for shower

Michelle O.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2019

Perfect location for the best of Cape Code

Family friendly, wonderful customer service, clean bathhouse and showers (only cost .25 for 7 min) and great beach access!! We loved our stay at this campground, the only downside was that fires are not permitted on site. However, you can obtain a permit for a beach fire. There is a short 5-10 min walk to Head of The Meadow Beach which is part of the NPS. The Cape Cod National Seashore was beautiful. We went to the beach there every evening and were greeted each time by seals! North of Highlands is also close proximity to Provincetown and other wonderful beach sites... Highly recommend!

Site235

Month of VisitJune

Bill K.

Scout

Reviewed May. 15, 2019

A slice of heaven

Just a short walk to the beautiful National Seashore. A short ride to a bike trail. A short drive to the Restaurants, Sights and Entertainment of Provincetown if you even want to leave the wooded serenity of the North of Highland Camp.

My family and I have enjoyed this spot for years.

Month of VisitSeptember

Wanda K.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 20, 2018

Beachy access and close to Provincetown

I stayed at this campground over Labor Day weekend 2018. While it was relatively booked to capacity, everyone staying here was very respectful of the quiet times and my stay was super pleasant. There is a short walk from the campground to the entrance of Head of the Meadow beach and it is really conveniently located to get to Provincetown. I loved the ground cover which was a mix of sandy soils and soft pine needles. The tree cover snd scrubby forest surroundings made for nice seclusion and pretty scenery. The bathroom amenities were good, but bring quarters for showers. For 1 quarter you get 7 min of hot water so it was a good deal, I thought. Loved the location!! I would come back.

Month of VisitAugust

Michael C.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

North of Highland Camping Area

Great tent sites, very close proximity to fantastic National Seashore beaches.

Month of VisitAugust

Ashlee L.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 2, 2018

Absolutely wonderful and quiet

This is by far one of the best campgrounds I’ve stayed at so far. North of Highland Camping area definitely caters to tent campers – the roads are not big enough for large trailers or RVs, and they have no electric or sewage hookups anywhere in the park. This campground has been owned by the same family since the 1950s.

We arrived around 10 am on a Saturday morning, and even though it was the weekend before July 4th, there were still several sites available for walk-ins (they have more than 250 sites). The desk clerk was one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met, and extremely helpful – he walked us through picking the best site available by asking us what our preferences were (did we want to be near the restrooms, close to the beach path, what size tent did we have, etc). He even gave us tips on getting beach fire permits. The price for the site was reasonable for the area.

The campground itself is gorgeous – it’s within the pine barren forest near Head of the Meadow beach, completely surrounded by Cape Cod National Seashore land. All of the sites are shaded, and they are decently sized with picnic tables. There is also a ½ mile walking path that leads directly to Head of the Meadow beach; if you go to the town beach side, walk-ins are free!

There are several restrooms centrally located to the main camping loops, plus one building that houses the coin-op showers, the camp store, a rec hall, and even an adults-only quiet room w/ electronic charging stations. The restrooms were very clean and well maintained, and even had soap and paper towels, which is rare in campgrounds. Each restroom building also had outdoor showers for rinsing off.

The owners are VERY strict on their quiet hours policy (1030pm – 730am), and they are very restrictive on some noises during the day as well – pets, motorcycles, and portable generators are not allowed in this campground at all. This is exactly the kind of camping experience I’m looking for, as I’ve had some bad experiences the last year or so with other campgrounds attracting loud partiers.

Overall, this was one of my favorite camping experiences and I will definitely be back!

Pros: Wonderfully helpful staff, reasonably priced, very quiet and relaxing, clean and well-maintained facilities, great location, beautiful.

Cons: If I had to pick any cons, it would be that the roads throughout the campground are in kind of rough shape and could use more signage (a lot are one-way and sometimes hard to distinguish from campsite parking spots). I had no problem in my SUV, but it might be a little rougher driving on them in a compact car. Also, no fires are allowed in the campground itself due to fire restrictions, but you can easily get beach fire permits to have one on the beach. That’s all I can think of – this campground was great!

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Month of VisitJune

Frequently Asked Questions

What do visitors say in reviews about North of Highland Camping Area?

North of Highland Camping Area consistently receives excellent ratings from visitors. Campers praise it as a family-friendly destination with wonderful customer service and clean facilities. The campground is noted for its quiet, wooded serenity and proximity to beautiful National Seashore beaches. Many visitors appreciate the short walk to Head of the Meadow beach. While campfires aren't permitted on site (beach fire permits are available), and the camping lots are somewhat close together, the overall atmosphere remains peaceful with enforced quiet hours. The camp store adds to the charm, featuring carved tables and games. Many families return year after year, highlighting its reputation as one of Cape Cod's premier tent camping destinations.

What amenities and facilities are available at North of Highland Camping Area?

North of Highland Camping Area offers clean bathhouses and coin-operated showers (25 cents for 7 minutes). The campground features a well-stocked camp store with games like foosball and tables where visitors can carve their names. The facility is primarily designed for tent camping with no electric or sewage hookups. Sites accommodate tents and cars with some offering privacy surrounded by woods. While campfires aren't allowed at individual sites, permits for beach fires can be obtained. The campground provides easy beach access via a short walking path to the National Seashore.

How does North of Highland Camping Area compare to other Cape Cod campgrounds?

North of Highland Camping Area distinguishes itself from other Cape Cod campgrounds by catering specifically to tent campers, with no facilities for large RVs or trailers. Unlike some Cape Cod campgrounds that accommodate various camping styles, North of Highland has narrower roads unsuitable for large vehicles and offers no hookups. Its standout feature is the proximity to National Seashore beaches, with walking access that few other Cape campgrounds can match. The campground provides a more natural, wooded experience in one of Cape Cod's most remote and beautiful areas, while still being a short drive from Provincetown's attractions.

Where is North of Highland Camping Area located in Truro, MA?

North of Highland Camping Area is located in Truro, MA, nestled in pitch pine woods near the Cape Cod National Seashore. The campground sits just a short 5-10 minute walk from Head of the Meadow Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. It's positioned in one of the most remote and beautiful areas of Cape Cod, yet remains only a short drive to Provincetown's restaurants and entertainment. The location also provides convenient access to nearby bike trails, making it an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of the Outer Cape.

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