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National seashore · MA

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Park Service
DesignationNational seashore
StateMA
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonJun–Sep
On the map
Map showing the location of Cape Cod National Seashore

About Cape Cod National Seashore

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.

Things to do

PaddlingSnorkelingSwimmingWildlife viewingCampingHunting

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Jun–SepAverage low–high: 66–74°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 48%7.3 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Cape Cod National Seashore is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

See it on Recreation.gov →