Cape Cod National Seashore
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $25 · private vehicle
- Phone
- 508-255-3421
- Address
- 50 Nauset Road, Eastham, MA 02642
About Cape Cod
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.
Hours
Cape Cod National Seashore
Beaches, parking areas, and trails are open year-round between 6 am and midnight.
| Monday | Opens at 6:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Opens at 6:00 AM |
| Wednesday | Opens at 6:00 AM |
| Thursday | Opens at 6:00 AM |
| Friday | Opens at 6:00 AM |
| Saturday | Opens at 6:00 AM |
| Sunday | Opens at 6:00 AM |
Entrance fees
| Private Vehicle | $25 | Pass is for one private, non-commercial vehicle — passenger cars, pickup trucks, RVs and vans. |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20 | Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Per Person | $15 | Pass is for one person 16 years of age or older — entering on foot or by bicycle. |
An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
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
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.
Things to do
Auto Off-Roading, Auto and ATV, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour, Camping, Canoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Front-Country Hiking, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Golf, Guided Tours, Hiking, Hunting, Hunting and Gathering, Junior Ranger Program, Kayaking, Museum Exhibits, Paddling, Park Film, RV Camping, Saltwater Fishing, Saltwater Swimming, Shopping, Skiing, Snowshoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Surfing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Cape Cod ↗