A National Seashore picnic ground built around the largest exposed glacial boulder on Cape Cod, an 18-foot-tall erratic left by the last ice age. A short paved loop trail winds through young pine and oak forest, and a hiking path continues down toward Coast Guard Beach.
What to expect
Trails
Doane Trail, a 0.6-mile paved, wheelchair-accessible loop through emerging pine-oak forest, starting at Doane Rock; a separate unpaved trail continues down…
Accessibility
The Doane Trail loop is paved and wheelchair-accessible; the picnic area itself has a modern restroom
Managed by
Cape Cod National Seashore
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On site
Restroom
Modern restroom facility at the picnic area
Picnic area
three covered pavilions, each with two or three tables and a grill, plus a few scattered uncovered tables
Shelter
three covered pavilions; first-come, first-served, not confirmed reservable
Common questions
Is Doane Rock Picnic Area open today?
Doane Rock Picnic Area is a public park in Eastham, MA. There is no live closure feed for parks; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Can I picnic here, is there a grill?
Three covered pavilions each come with two or three tables and a grill, plus a handful of scattered uncovered tables; arrive early on busy days since there's a 2-hour parking limit and no reservations.
Are there walking trails?
The Doane Trail is a paved, wheelchair-accessible 0.6-mile loop through young pine and oak forest starting right at the boulder, and a separate unpaved trail continues on toward Coast Guard Beach.
Is there an entry fee at Doane Rock Picnic Area?
No, entry is free.
Is Doane Rock Picnic Area wheelchair accessible?
The Doane Trail loop is paved and wheelchair-accessible; the picnic area itself has a modern restroom
What rules should I know at Doane Rock Picnic Area?
2-hour parking limit at the lot.