Provincetown's working commercial pier and harbor hub, stretching about 1,450 feet into the harbor; also functions as free public open space where visitors can walk the length of the pier past the fishing fleet, ferry terminal, harbormaster's office, and seasonal shops.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $4.00/hour, $40 max per 24 hours · unconfirmed
Dogs
Not on the Town's designated off-leash list; general leash requirement presumed to apply on the wharf
Harbor/Fishing Fleet Viewing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Provincetown Public Pier Corporation (quasi-public, 20-year lease with the Town since 2005); day-to-day operations by the Harbormaster's Office
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On site
Restroom
On the wharf next to the Harbormaster's Office, and near the Bay State Cruise Company ferry terminal at the pier's outer end
Dock
Courtesy float, commercial fishing fleet berths, anchorage, and ferry terminal
Info kiosk
Harbormaster's office / information office on the wharf
Concessions
Seasonal shops, food vendors, and 'Art Shacks' along the pier · seasonal
RV dump station
Boat pump-out station
Common questions
Is MacMillan Wharf just a working dock, or can the public visit it?
Both - it's Provincetown's working commercial and fishing harbor, but the pier itself is free and open for the public to walk, with shops, the harbormaster's info office, and the ferry terminal along the way.
Is there public parking at MacMillan Wharf?
Yes - a 323-space municipal lot at the base of the pier, open 24/7 at $4.00/hour ($40 max per 24 hours); most seasonal visitor parking permits do not cover this lot.
Are there public restrooms?
Yes - restrooms are located on the wharf near the Harbormaster's Office and near the ferry terminal at the pier's end.
Where do I park at MacMillan Wharf?
Paid lot ($4.00/hour, $40 max per 24 hours).
Is there an entry fee at MacMillan Wharf?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to MacMillan Wharf?
Not on the Town's designated off-leash list; general leash requirement presumed to apply on the wharf
What rules should I know at MacMillan Wharf?
Vessel conduct, mooring, and speed within the harbor are governed by the Town's Harbor Regulations.