A long, gently curving strip of soft sand at the mouth of Pamet Harbor, where the water runs shallower and warmer than Truro's ocean beaches. A boardwalk carries visitors from the lot to the sand, and boat traffic in and out of the harbor is part of the view.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $35/day (non-sticker); free with Truro Beach Parking Sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
No gate; open access. Parking-sticker enforcement 9am-4pm in season (3rd Sat June-Labor Day)
From JuneSeason
Open access year-round, no gate; parking-sticker and pet-restriction enforcement window is the 3rd Saturday in June through Labor Day
Entry fee
$35/day at the gate (non-sticker); free with a Truro Beach Parking Sticker (resident season $30 / non-resident season $375). One of only two Truro beaches (with Head of the Meadow) selling daily passes
Accessibility
Boardwalk from the parking lot to the beach, designated accessible parking, and beach wheelchairs available 10am-3:30pm in season - one of only two Truro beaches (with Head of the Meadow) offering this
Lifeguard
No lifeguard on duty
Dogs
Prohibited 9am-6pm, 3rd Saturday in June through Labor Day; leash required in shorebird-nesting closure areas Apr 1-Aug 31. As of 2026-07-10, the current closure leaves the north section and backside open to leashed dogs
Managed by
Truro Recreation & Beach Department
508-487-6983 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$35/day (non-sticker); free with Truro Beach Parking StickerStickerTruro Beach Parking Sticker (seasonal) or daily pass
Corn Hill Road lot
Corn Hill Road lot
Cost$35/day (non-sticker); free with Truro Beach Parking Sticker
Access points along this beach
Boardwalk/mat from the Corn Hill Road lot
handicap-accessible boardwalk and mat from the 164-space lot to the sand
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable toilet at the lot
Not here
No showers
not listed among facilities at any Truro town beach lot
No drinking water
Bring your own water.
No changing rooms
not listed among facilities at any Truro town beach lot
No concessions
Nearest food is in Truro Center or Provincetown.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Corn Hill Beach in Truro open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes - Corn Hill has a boardwalk from the lot to the sand, accessible parking, and beach wheelchairs available 10am-3:30pm in season, one of only two Truro beaches (with Head of the Meadow) with this setup.
Can I park without a sticker?
Yes - Corn Hill is one of only two Truro beaches selling a $35 daily pass at the gate; the other is Head of the Meadow.
Are there restrooms at Corn Hill Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Corn Hill Beach?
No alcohol; no glass; no overnight camping; up to 5 beach fires permitted per day; boats may not remain overnight except in designated Corn Hill areas; shorebird-nesting leash rule Apr 1-Aug 31 (as of 2026-07-10, north section and backside open to leashed dogs).
Can you swim at Corn Hill Beach?
Yes. Corn Hill Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Corn Hill Beach?
Prohibited 9am-6pm, 3rd Saturday in June through Labor Day; leash required in shorebird-nesting closure areas Apr 1-Aug 31. As of 2026-07-10, the current closure leaves the north section and backside open to leashed dogs
Is there an entry fee at Corn Hill Beach?
Yes, $35/day at the gate (non-sticker); free with a Truro Beach Parking Sticker (resident season $30 / non-resident season $375). One of only two Truro beaches (with Head of the Meadow) selling daily passes