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.
Fee booth staff hands visitor a pass.
Cape Cod National Seashore to move to fully cashless fee collection July 1
Cape Cod National Seashore will transition to a fully cashless system at its fee entrance stations on July 1, 2025. Only credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payments will be accepted at beach entrance booths.
Long road with vegetation
National Seashore to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Cable Road Multi-Use Path
On Thursday, June 26 at 6 pm, the National Park Service will host a virtual public meeting.
A brick and tan shingled visitor center with a green lawn and bushes.
Federal Advisory Commission Meeting Scheduled for June 16
The next meeting of Cape Cod National Seashore's Federal Advisory Commission has been scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, at 1 pm.
People sit at a snack bar.
National Park Services offers a business opportunity to operate beach snack bar at Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown, MA
The National Park Service is offering a 10-year concessions opportunity at the Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown.
herring cove
National Park Service offers a business opportunity to operate Food Trucks at Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown, MA
The National Park Service (NPS) is offering new food truck operation opportunities for the 2025 season at Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown, MA.
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