Sunset, Folklore, and Fire
Gather around the campfire at Herring Cove Beach as National Seashore rangers share stories under the full moon.
Sunset, Stories, and Firelight
The Full Moon Beach Campfire is a Cape Cod tradition that unfolds in two acts. First, you settle into the sand as the sun drops toward the horizon, painting the sky in shades of amber and rose. Then, as dusk deepens, the rangers light the fire and the real magic begins—folklore, games, and the kind of conversation that only happens when you're gathered around flames with strangers who feel like friends by the end of the night.
What to Bring & Know
Everything you need for an evening on the sand
Meet rangers at the bathhouse south of beach entra
Bring beach chair or towel for seating
Pack bug repellant for comfort
What to Expect
The Full Moon Experience
Three moments that make this gathering unforgettable
Sunset Over the Water
Golden light spills across Herring Cove as the day fades, the beach filling with visitors gathering for what comes next.
Stories Around the Fire
Rangers lead folklore and games while flames flicker and salt air drifts across the sand, strangers becoming part of the same night.
Moonlight on the Shore
The full moon rises over the Cape Cod National Seashore, turning dunes and beach grass silver, the landscape transformed by its glow.
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