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Cape Cod National Seashore

Published schedule

OutdoorEntrance - Private Vehicle: $25Popular

A curling wave breaks against the backdrop of a pink sunrise. — NPS image

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.

Good to know

Published schedule: Beaches, parking areas, and trails are open year-round between 6 am and midnight.
Cost: Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25

Sources checked Jul 24, 2026

Where

Cape Cod National Seashore · 50 Nauset Road · Eastham · MA

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