State Park · Massachusetts, United States
Scusset Beach State Reservation
Scusset Beach State Reservation is a state park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 459 acres (186 ha), established in 1957.
State Park · Massachusetts, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 459 acres (186 ha) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Coordinates | 41.7794° N, 70.5010° W |
| Managed by | Massachusetts state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Scusset Beach State Reservation
Scusset Beach State Reservation is a public recreation area located in the town of Sandwich in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, at the east end of the Cape Cod Canal on land formerly part of Sagamore Hill Military Reservation. In addition to its beach and campgrounds, prominent features of the park include Sagamore Hill, a one-time Native American meeting ground and site of World War II coastal fortifications, and a 3,000-foot (910 m) stone jetty that separates the canal and beach. Unlike most of Sandwich, this section of the town is on the mainland side of the Cape Cod Canal.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Sandwich, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Sandwich |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 47.8 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 47.9 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 113.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Where is Scusset Beach State Reservation?
Scusset Beach State Reservation is in Massachusetts, United States (41.7794° N, 70.5010° W).
When was Scusset Beach State Reservation established?
Scusset Beach State Reservation was established in 1957, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Scusset Beach State Reservation?
Scusset Beach State Reservation covers 459 acres (186 ha).
Does Scusset Beach State Reservation have campgrounds?
Yes — Scusset Beach State Reservation has campgrounds.
How do I get to Scusset Beach State Reservation?
The nearest town is Sandwich, Massachusetts. located in the town of Sandwich.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Massachusetts_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Massachusetts state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scusset_Beach_State_Reservation — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).