North of Highland Campground

Overview

A long-running, family-oriented campground tucked into Truro’s pitch pines and sand, North of Highland Camping Area is surrounded by protected seashore and puts you within an easy walk of Head of the Meadow Beach. Expect a mellow crowd and strict quiet hours—a place to actually hear the wind in the trees.

Campsites & Facilities

Sites are primarily set up for tents and small tent trailers, each with a picnic table and at least one parking spot. Most do not have hookups; a few seasonal sites do. Four restroom buildings serve the loops, and a central shower house offers hot, metered showers (about seven minutes per quarter). You’ll also find coin-op laundry, an in-season camp store for basics (and ice cream), an indoor recreation hall (ping-pong, pool, foosball), a fenced sand playground, charging stations, and Wi‑Fi concentrated around Area 1 and the common buildings.

Rules & Vibe

Quiet hours are firmly enforced (10:30 PM–7:30 AM). No pets, motorcycles, generators, or on-site campfires. If fires are part of your beach-week ritual, grab a free permit for a beach fire at Head of the Meadow and use the campground’s shared woodpile when available.

Location Perks

From camp, it’s a short stroll or bike to the beach and nearby paths, and a quick drive to Provincetown or Wellfleet for restaurants, art, and whale-watching departures. The setting is classic Cape: a coastal landscape shaped by the last ice age and forever reworked by wind and storms—part of the area’s wild charm.

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi is available near the core facilities. Cell coverage varies by carrier; campers often report better results with T‑Mobile than AT&T or Verizon.

Best Time to Visit

July–August is peak season and books up fast; reserve early if you want prime dates or adjacent sites. Summer mosquitoes can be fierce—plan accordingly. For beach time, many campers walk down in the morning or late afternoon from this shaded basecamp.