Campground is one of only four Eastham beaches that sell a daily parking pass, alongside Cooks Brook, First Encounter and Wiley Park. It is on Shurtleff Road, off Campground or Thumpertown Road.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $30/day (cash/check only) or Town Beach Sticker
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Stickers and day passes are required from June 20 through Labor Day Monday.
From June 20Entry fee
$30/day (cash/check only); Town Beach Sticker also accepted checked Jul 14, 2026
Accessibility
A beach-accessible wheelchair is kept here, as at First Encounter, Cooks Brook and Wiley Park.
Lifeguard
On duty late June-Labor Day, 9am-5pm
Off duty · back late JuneDogs
Not allowed June 15-Labor Day (general Eastham town-beach rule)
Allowed now · ban starts June 15Managed by
Eastham Recreation & Beach Department
508-240-5974 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$30/day (cash/check only) or Town Beach StickerStickerTown of Eastham Beach Sticker
Campground Beach lot
Campground Beach lot
Cost$30/day (cash/check only) or Town Beach Sticker
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Bathhouse on site
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Campground Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 40° | 39° | 42° | 49° | 55° | 63° | 69° | 68° | 66° | 60° | 50° | 44° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Chatham (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Campground Beach in Eastham open today?
Campground Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Where do I park if the lot is full?
Campground is one of four Eastham beaches selling a $30 daily pass, with Cooks Brook, First Encounter and Wiley Park. A pass is only valid on its day and at the beach that sold it, and there is no designated overflow lot.
Are there restrooms at Campground Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What's the water temperature at Campground Beach?
Water at Campground Beach averages about 39°F in February and 69°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Chatham from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Campground Beach?
Small beach that gets tight at high tide. No alcohol, open fires, or glass containers.
Can you swim at Campground Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Campground Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Campground Beach?
Not allowed June 15-Labor Day (general Eastham town-beach rule)
Is there an entry fee at Campground Beach?
Yes, $30/day (cash/check only); Town Beach Sticker also accepted
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Campground Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. $30/day (cash/check only) or Town Beach Sticker.