Long Nook is one of the Truro town beaches on the Atlantic side. From April 1 to August 31, dogs must be leashed here whenever the town determines unleashed dogs threaten nesting piping plovers or terns.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with sticker; no daily option
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Open access, no posted gate hours; sticker enforced 9am-4pm in-season
Season
Open access year-round; no posted gate hours; overnight sleeping/camping prohibited; in-season sticker enforcement 9am-4pm
Accessibility
Not handicap accessible; access to the sand requires a steep 50-70 ft dune path with no ramp or beach wheelchair; handicap parking is available at the lot
Dogs
Prohibited 9am-6pm, 3rd Saturday in June through Labor Day. Long Nook is also one of 7 beaches with a leash-only rule (max 6 ft) April 1-Aug 31 for nesting shorebirds; as of a July 10, 2026 notice a partial pet closure was posted…
Managed by
Truro Beach Department
508-487-6983 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree with sticker; no daily optionStickerTruro Beach Parking Sticker (in-season)
Long Nook Rd lot
Long Nook Rd lot
CostFree with sticker; no daily optionSpaces~60
Access points along this beach
Dune path from Long Nook Road lot
Steep 50 to 70 foot descent, not step-free
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable toilet at the parking lot
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Longnook 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?
No. The town's accessible beaches are Corn Hill, with a boardwalk and mat, and Head of the Meadow, with a mat; beach wheelchairs are kept at those two, 10am to 3:30pm from the third Saturday in June through Labor Day.
A handicap-access portable toilet. The town keeps them at all Truro beaches.
Is there parking at Longnook Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free with sticker; no daily option). Long Nook Rd lot
What rules should I know at Longnook Beach?
No lifeguard on duty; ongoing dune erosion has affected the access path and parking-lot layout. No alcohol or glass at any time; no beach fires; no ORV access; nudity and dune climbing prohibited.
Can you swim at Longnook Beach?
Yes. Longnook 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 Longnook Beach?
Prohibited 9am-6pm, 3rd Saturday in June through Labor Day. Long Nook is also one of 7 beaches with a leash-only rule (max 6 ft) April 1-Aug 31 for nesting shorebirds; as of a July 10, 2026 notice a partial pet closure was posted (specific open areas listed on the town site).
Is there an entry fee at Longnook Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Longnook Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Free with sticker; no daily option.