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Ballston Beach

Ballston Beach
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Type of Site
Beaches, Lakes, Rivers
Neighborhood
North
Interests That Apply
Outdoors, Sports & Recreation
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: No
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Dirt/off-road walking
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Ballston Beach

Ocean beach for bodysurfing and sun


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Address:
North Pamet Road
(From South Pamet Road off Route 6)
Truro, MA 02652

Description

This is one in a series of ocean beaches that dots the shore of the Cape Cod National Seashore, on your right as you head north towards Provincetown. You climb down a high dune onto this wild and beautiful beach of clear cool water. Surfers try their luck here and, while you can take long swims if out far enough, the waves lend themselves to bodysurfing. You can get quite cold after about 30 minutes in the water here, even in summer, but lying in the bright sun will soon warm you. This is the kind of pristine ocean beach visitors come to the Cape for.



Times & Dates

Notes: It's best to visit during daylight hours.
Visit Time: 30min-Half day(4hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Bicycle
Parking Availability: No
Notes: You can bicycle in for free, but parking is limited to those with a resident town sticker (in season). If you're hauling lots of beach paraphernalia, head to Head of the Meadow Beach, where parking costs, but at least they'll let visitors in.


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Photo Credits:
© Dianne Wiroll