Cape Cod National Seashore

National Park Service, Massachusetts.

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.

Camping and Day Use

  • Bay View House
  • Highland Beach Suites, Unit 1
  • Highland Beach Suites, Unit 2
  • Highland Beach Suites, Unit 3
  • Le Count Beach House
  • Ocean View House
  • Sunrise House

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

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.

Additional Information

  • Cape Cod National Seashore Map
  • Cape Cod National Seashore Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Sunrise Over the AtlanticCape Cod provides the opportunity to watch the sun rise out of the Atlantic Ocean and set into Cape Cod Bay.
  • Atlantic White Cedar Swamp TrailThis popular trail takes visitors through the rare habitat of an Atlantic White Cedar swamp.
  • Cape Cod National Seashore
  • Sunrise WavesVisiting the beach to watch the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean is a beautiful experience.
  • Sand RipplesYou will never walk the same beach twice on Cape Cod; daily low and high tides expose and then cover the sand.
  • Exploring the Park by WaterExploring the park by water offers a different perspective.
  • Birds and BeachThe national seashore is known for its species diversity, including threatened and endangered shorebirds.
  • Fish, Snails, and Horseshoe Crab TalesRangers and visitors explore the park together during dozens of programs every week during the summer.

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