cape-cod | MA | Find park - Future Camping

A curling wave breaks against the backdrop of a pink sunrise.

Visiting the beach to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean is a beautiful experience.

Low tide exposes rippled ridges of sand and water.

You will never walk the same beach twice on Cape Cod; daily low and high tides expose and then cover the sand.

A red kayak floats on a pond facing a forest colored with red and orange leaves.

Exploring the park by water offers a different perspective.

A flock of birds flies along a beach with waves in the background.

The national seashore is known for its species diversity, including threatened and endangered shorebirds.

Boardwalk trail runs through a swamp surrounded by green ferns and tall trees.

This popular trail takes visitors through the rare habitat of an Atlantic White Cedar swamp.

A brilliant sun rises over the ocean reflecting light on the water's surface.

Cape Cod provides the opportunity to watch the sun rise out of the Atlantic Ocean and set into Cape Cod Bay.

Physical Address:

50 Nauset Road

Eastham, MA 02642

Mailing Address:

99 Marconi Site Road

Wellfleet, MA 02667

contact-details

Phone Number: 508-255-3421 Voice

Email Address: caco_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25.00

Pass is for one private, non-commercial vehicle — passenger cars, pickup trucks, RVs and vans.

Entrance - Motorcycle: $20.00

Pass is for one motorcycle.

Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

Pass is for one person 16 years of age or older — entering on foot or by bicycle.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $60.00

Passes are available at beach entrances during times when fees are normally collected. Entrance into the park with a pass may also require a driver's license or other form of picture identification. Valid for the current season. Permits access to any of the six Cape Cod National Seashore beaches. The annual pass allows entrance for the pass holder and additional passengers in a single private non-commercial vehicle, or pass holder plus three adults when entering on foot or bicycle.

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse of Cape Cod's past and continuing ways of life. Swimming beaches and walking and biking trails beckon today's visitors.

park designation:National Seashore

Directions:

The national seashore is located in eastern Massachusetts on Cape Cod and is accessed via Route 6. The park is 20 miles east of Hyannis, MA.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Cape Cod National Seashore

Beaches, parking areas, and trails are open year-round between 6 AM and midnight.

Weather Information:

Cape Cod's weather is generally moderated by its proximity to the ocean. Winter is typically cold with some snow. Spring is often rainy. Summer is usually warm and humid. Fall is generally dry and clear.