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Nickerson State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,876 Google reviews · Running trail in Brewster, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nickerson State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Woodsy 1900-acre preserve featuring a large campground, trout-fishing ponds, biking & hiking trails.
What runners say about Nickerson State Park
“Also clean (fresh water lake) beach areas and landing for canoes and non-motorized boating.”
“We found a beautiful beach "Linnell Landing Beach" just a 20-minute drive away, and there were plenty of cafes in town.”
“It's been our second year pitching a tent in August and I cannot express adequately how peaceful and quiet it feels despite full occupancy.”
Tent camped here twice with kids and stayed in a yurt. We love the park. Tons of frogs, insects for little ones but a lot of moths (July) The screened in tent area was nice to put up around picnic table. Moths still got in but limited them. So happy we invested in a fan. Powered by USB charge.
It was honestly one of the best campsites we've visited. The bathrooms were very clean, and there were shower stalls as well. There was a basin for dishwashing, and easy access to clean water with water pumps throughout the campsite. We had a great time.
Nickerson State Park ... what a dreamy place. It's been our second year pitching a tent in August and I cannot express adequately how peaceful and quiet it feels despite full occupancy. Where else on Cape Cod do you get that in the middle of summer?
We spent a gorgeous late-August Friday afternoon at Nickerson State Park in Brewster, and would definitely go again! We didn’t camp so I can’t speak to the amenities. Parking for Mass residents was $8. We hiked 2.
Trail conditions & character
“Some sites larger than others, some sites clear than others, some sites are more level than others.”
“We found a beautiful beach "Linnell Landing Beach" just a 20-minute drive away, and there were plenty of cafes in town.”
“It's been our second year pitching a tent in August and I cannot express adequately how peaceful and quiet it feels despite full occupancy.”
“It’s a great spot for family fishing, and having accessible restrooms with hot showers is a major plus.”
“Beach Tip: if you have camping parking pass you can use it for the Crosby landing beach nearby.”
“It’s a great spot for family fishing, and having accessible restrooms with hot showers is a major plus.”
Plan your run at Nickerson State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemass.gov
- Phone+1 508-896-3491
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–5 pm |
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