Cape Cod National Seashore
Hours
Open daily · Opens at 6:00AM
Entrance Fee
$25.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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Cape Cod National Seashore at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Hike the Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail
- Nearby city
- Eastham, MA
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
Lifeguards at Herring Cove Beach Weekends ONLY
Lifeguards will be present at Herring Cove Beach on weekends ONLY until August 23. Pay attention to signage and swim at your own risk on weekdays.
No Lifeguards at Race Point Beach
There are no lifeguards on duty at Race Point Beach. Swim at your own risk.
Common questions
Planning Cape Cod National Seashore
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Kayak Trip: Evening on Gull Pond, Wellfleet. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
