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 brick and shingle building with an arrowhead sits on a hill.
Federal Advisory Commission Meeting Scheduled for April 7
The next meeting of Cape Cod National Seashore's Federal Advisory Commission has been scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, at 1 pm.
person in yellow hard hat holding a mental gas can walks along a meadow
Cape Cod National Seashore Announces Prescribed Burn
Cape Cod National Seashore will conduct a prescribed burn at Fort Hill in Eastham, weather permitting, during the second week of March.
2025 Spring Turkey Hunt Dates Announced at Cape Cod National Seashore
The spring turkey hunt in the national seashore will be consistent with most of Massachusetts Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations. However, a national seashore turkey hunting permit is required in addition to the state hunting license and state turkey permit.
Federal Advisory Commission Meeting Scheduled for January 13
The next meeting of Cape Cod National Seashore's Federal Advisory Commission has been scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2025 at 1 pm. The meeting will take place at the Salt Pond Visitor Center classroom and is open to the public.
People playing golf adjacent to the Highland Lighthouse at Highland Links golf course.
National Park Service Selects Johnson Golf Management, Inc., as Concessions Operator for the Highland Links Golf Course
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the selection of Johnson Golf Management, Inc., to operate the Highland Links Golf Course, located at Cape Cod National Seashore, in the town of Truro, 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