Tucked into the pitch pine forest at the outer tip of Cape Cod, North of Highland Camping Area sits within Cape Cod National Seashore land in North Truro, with a half-mile walking path connecting the campground directly to Head of the Meadow Beach. The terrain is a mix of sandy soil and soft pine needles under a dense canopy that shades all sites. Roads through the campground are unpaved and rough in spots, and several are one-way with limited signage, so larger vehicles and low-clearance cars may find navigation tricky.
The campground runs more than 250 sites and caters primarily to tent campers. Quiet hours run from 10:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and management enforces noise restrictions during daytime hours as well. Pets, motorcycles, and portable generators are not permitted. Campsites sit close together in some areas, which reviewers note is worth considering when choosing a spot. No campfires are allowed on-site due to fire restrictions in the protected area, though beach fire permits are available for use at the beach.
Facilities include centrally located restroom buildings, coin-operated showers (one quarter for seven minutes of hot water), a camp store, and a rec hall. Ashlee L. notes the staff walked her through site selection by asking about tent size, proximity to restrooms, and beach access preferences. Mosquitoes can be significant, particularly in summer, so extra bug deterrents are worth packing. Provincetown is a short drive away, and a bike trail is accessible nearby. This campground works best for tent campers who prioritize beach access and enforced quiet over campfire nights and hookup amenities. Campers exploring camping near North Truro will find several other options in the area, including Adventure Bound Camping Resorts Cape Cod: North Truro and Adventure Bound Cape Cod: Horton's Campground.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNorth of Highland Camping Area is located in Massachusetts near North Truro
Private CampgroundDirections
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
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/22/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- 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
Drive Time
- 48 min from Barnstable Town, MA
- 1 hr 44 min from Boston, MA
- 1 hr 53 min from Providence, RI
- 2 hrs 20 min from Worcester, MA
