WHERE PERMITTED

·              Rock Harbor before 8AM and after 5PM from June 15^th to Labor Day (no restriction in the off-season)

·              Any public bay or pond bathing beaches from Labor Day to June 15^th

·              Cape Cod National Seashore ocean beaches except as follows:

1.       During the summer on life guard-protected beaches. Passing through to unprotected areas is permitted.

2.      During shorebird nesting periods in seasonally posted locations. Passing through is prohibited. All fire roads within the Cape Cod National Seashore

3.      Fresh water ponds within the Cape Cod national Seashore (beaches and water), October 16^th through May 14^th.

WHERE NOT PERMITTED:

·              Designated nature trails at any time because they affect wildlife

·              Bicycle trails

·              Fresh water ponds within the Cape Cod National (beaches and water), May 15^th through October 15^th

·              Areas where certain shorebirds nest, especially the piping plover, a threatened species under the endangered species Act. These are posted seasonally when prohibition is in effect

·              Areas designated as “protected” by life guards during the summer months. You may walk your leashed pet through these areas to the “non-protected” stretches of beach, beyond the red signs.

Remember:

Pets must be on a leash or under the control of a responsible person

Pick up your pet’s fecal matter

Authorities enforce the pet policies for the benefit of visitors and the areas unique environment. Failure to leash your pet may result in a fine