Cape Ann Camp Site

07/02/2025

06/17/2025

For those of you visiting us this weekend for the Battle of BunkerHill please follow the page below for parking updates.

05/30/2024

Have you heard of the St. Peter's Fiesta? If you have, you know it is a great family friendly event in Gloucester. The carnival rides, games, and food are really just the tip of the iceberg. This almost 100 year old festival honors the City of Gloucester's strong fishing heritage with a 5K, seine boat races and everyones favorite, the greasy pole! Schedule below! Don't miss it!

05/26/2024

It's just a 45-minute drive north of Boston.

05/15/2024

Reservations for parking at City of Gloucester public beaches are now open! Reservations can be made up to 10 days in advance and take note they do not refund for inclement weather or if your plans change. Please download the app or visit their website for more information. Also please direct all questions regarding the local beaches to the Gloucester Beaches page below.

Reservations are required for non-residents at Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park starting Saturday, May 25th! You can reserve parking UP TO 10 days in advance on the Blinkay website or mobile app.

Cash will not be accepted at the gates. Reservations are non-refundable, so please plan accordingly.

Download the Blinkay mobile app or visit the Blinkay website (https://gloucester.blinkay.app) to reserve parking!

10/03/2023

If you are headed to Salem at all this next month please plan ahead! There is next to no parking. Going in via the train is the only way to go.

The city expects to welcome a record-setting number of visitors to Haunted Happenings events this year.

09/01/2023

Follow Salem Haunted Happenings for everything Salem in the month of October! They are responsible for all of the extra tours and free events that take place!

07/28/2023

Boston 25 News Zip Trip is coming to Gloucester next week. Their morning news crew will be broadcasting live from Stage Fort Park Friday, August 4th from 6-10 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to come and watch the broadcast in person and cheer on our local businesses, non-profits and students that will be featured on the show!

REMINDER: Non-residents hoping to join the fun must purchase a parking pass ahead of time through the Blinkay system: https://gloucester.blinkay.app/login

05/23/2023

If you plan on visiting one of our local public beaches while staying with us here is the link to purchase parking passes up to 10 days ahead of time! Please direct all questions to Gloucester Beaches. ☀️🏊‍♂️⛱

05/16/2023

With surrounding communities battling brush/forest fires, we have once again been asked by the fire chief to suspend wood camp fires until further notice (and quite a bit of rain). Campers may use charcoal in grills up off of the ground or propane cook stoves but wood fires are not be allowed at this time.

Trust us when we say it pains us to not allow campfires but last year our community fought a forest fire for more than 30 days and we need to respect the safety of our neighbors. Thank you for understanding.

This Massachusetts State Police helicopter is dropping water on the smoky fire that's still burning in Lynn Woods. Most of the state will be under a fire weather watch this week https://www.wcvb.com/article/lynn-woods-massachusetts-brush-fire-weather-watch-red-flag/43892383

05/12/2023

Don't forget about the new reservation system for parking at Gloucester Beaches. It was a HUGE success last year and eliminated quite a bit of traffic. We tell people to set a reminder in your phone 10 days before you are visiting! Please reach out to the City of Gloucester or Gloucester Beaches (below) with any questions.

Reservations will be required for non-residents at Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park starting Memorial Day Weekend!

Our beaches fill up quickly in the summertime, and the City will utilize an online beach parking reservation system for non-resident beachgoers. The City will use the Blinkay parking management platform for non-resident beach reservations this season. Reservations can be made on the Blinkay mobile app or the Blinkay website. The new platform will build on the success of the last beach season and improve the user experience.

Reservations can be made up to 10 days in advance and are required for non-resident parking at Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park. Cash will no longer be accepted at the gates.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Blinkay platform!