Cape Cod National Seashore

Many visitors rise early to watch the sun rise over the Atlantic.
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.
Map showing location of park.
A brightly colored turkey walks though the forest.
2026 Spring Turkey Hunt Dates Announced at Cape Cod National Seashore
The 15th annual spring Eastern wild turkey hunt will begin at Cape Cod National Seashore on April 27, 2026.
A brick and tan shingled visitor center with a green lawn and bushes.
National Seashore to host public open house on Cable Road Multi-Use Path Project
The National Park Service invites interested members of the public to attend an open house to learn more about the upcoming Cable Road Multi-Use Path project in Eastham.
Visitors canoe on salt pond
Tourism to Cape Cod National Seashore contributes $754 million to local economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 3.8 million visitors to park name in 2024 spent $598 million in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $754 million.
A curling wave breaks against the backdrop of a pink sunrise.
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Low tide exposes rippled ridges of sand and water.
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A red kayak floats on a pond facing a forest colored with red and orange leaves.
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A flock of birds flies along a beach with waves in the background.
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Boardwalk trail runs through a swamp surrounded by green ferns and tall trees.
Photo by NPS
A brilliant sun rises over the ocean reflecting light on the water's surface.
Photo by NPS