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.
Collage of three photos, each of the exterior of a home.
National Park Service Seeks Proposals to Lease and Rehabilitate Three Historic Cape Cod Properties
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals to lease and rehabilitate three historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS).
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 curling wave breaks against the backdrop of a pink sunrise.
Photo by NPS image
Low tide exposes rippled ridges of sand and water.
Photo by NPS photo
A red kayak floats on a pond facing a forest colored with red and orange leaves.
Photo by NPS photo
A flock of birds flies along a beach with waves in the background.
Photo by NPS photo
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