boardwalk trail through a grassy meadow — Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

South Wellfleet
1183 Acres

Plan Your Visit

Wellfleet Bay provides peace and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and shoreline overlooking Wellfleet Harbor. Extensive trails bring you to a panoramic salt marsh, sandy barrier beach, and pine woodlands, each attracting a wide array of wildlife.

Directions to Wellfleet Bay

Hours

Nature Center

Daily
9:00 am-5:00 pm

Trails

Daily
dawn to dusk

5 miles
0.5 universally accessible miles

See Trail Maps

Admissions

Adults $8
Seniors (65+) $5
Children (2-12) $3

Contact

508-349-2615 [email protected]

291 State Highway Route 6
South Wellfleet, MA 02663

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663

Choose Your Path

Property Regulations

Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
Collecting, swimming, wading, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
Organized groups must reach out prior to visiting.
Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.

Facilities

Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Trail, Universally Accessible
Nature Center/Museum, Universally Accessible
Restrooms, Universally Accessible
Camping
Picnic Tables

Featured Experiences

Tunes and Tales on the Trails at Wellfleet Bay

Gather the whole family for this festive, event where the trails invite exploration and the sanctuary comes alive with music, storytelling, and unforgettable moments in nature.
Cape Cod Field Schools

Wellfleet Bay offers a wide variety of field courses for adults that focus on the unique coastal environment and wildlife of Cape Cod.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Campground

Camping

Camping at Wellfleet Bay offers the natural world of the sanctuary for exploration and enjoyment.
Family Fun

Have fun with the whole family at Wellfleet Bay, either on your own or during an organized program.
Diamondback Terrapin hatchlings © Terri Munson

Projects

Wellfleet Bay is actively involved with a variety of projects including protecting sea turtles, diamondback terrapins, horseshoe crabs, and more.
Drop-In Programs at Wellfleet Bay

Looking for a fun outing? Head to Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary for a family-friendly drop-in program.
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet

Accessibility

Mass Audubon strives to create a welcoming presence for a wide range of visitors, including making our sanctuaries and nature centers like Wellfleet Bay more accessible for all to enjoy.