Cape Cod National Seashore

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Biking activity
• Hunting activity
• Beaches scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail
• Nature & walking trails trail
• Swimming water

Events

• Highland Light 09:00 AM–04:30 PM · 27 Highland Light Road, Truro, MA.
• Old Harbor Life-Saving Station Open House
• Salt Pond Paddle
• Terrace Talk
• Big View Hiking
• Discover Nauset Marsh Walk
• Hatches Harbor Walk
• Sharks and Seals: Cape Cod’s Dynamic Duo Walk (Eastham)
• Captain Penniman House Open House
• Nauset Light Tour
• Parabolic Dunes Hike
• Dune and Bog Walk
• Beech Forest Beauty
• Sharks and Seals: Cape Cod’s Dynamic Duo Walk (PTown)
• Fort Hill Hike
• Kayak Adventure
• Full Moon Campfire
• Three Sisters Open House 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Old Harbor Lantern Tour 07:00 PM–08:00 PM · Old Harbor Lifesaving Station, located at Race Point Beach in Provincetown.
• Archeology Walk of the Nauset Marsh Trail 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Nauset Lighthouse - Full Moon Tour 05:30 PM–08:30 PM

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

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.

Weather & when to go

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.

Visitor center

Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail

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Beech Forest Trail

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Buttonbush Trail

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Coast Guard Beach

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Doane Trail

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Fort Hill Trail

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Great Island Trail

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Head of the Meadow Bike Trail

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Herring Cove Beach

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Herring Cove Snack Bar

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Herring Cove Snack Bar

Visitor center

Highland Light

Facilities on the park map

15 bench, 3 changing table, 3 defibrillator, 3 first aid kit, 2 mobility rental, 18 picnic area, 43 restroom, 38 visitor information, 2 water fountain.