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
Water not monitored off-season
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?
Longnook 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.
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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Longnook 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 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.