What are the hours at Cape Cod National Seashore?

Mon: Opens at 6:00AM; Tue: Opens at 6:00AM; Wed: Opens at 6:00AM; Thu: Opens at 6:00AM; Fri: Opens at 6:00AM; Sat: Opens at 6:00AM; Sun: Opens at 6:00AM (Cape Cod National Seashore)

How much does it cost to enter Cape Cod National Seashore?

Cape Cod National Seashore charges $25 per vehicle, $15 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Cape Cod National Seashore require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Cape Cod National Seashore. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Cape Cod National Seashore open right now?

Q: Is Cape Cod National Seashore open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Cape Cod National Seashore is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Seashore · MA

Open

Cape Cod National Seashore is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore.

Type: National Seashore
State: MA
Nearest town: Eastham

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.

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Visitor info

Address50 Nauset Road, Eastham, MA 02642

Phone(508) 255-3421

Websitewww.nps.gov/caco/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	Opens at 6:00AM
Tue	Opens at 6:00AM
Wed	Opens at 6:00AM
Thu	Opens at 6:00AM
Fri	Opens at 6:00AM
Sat	Opens at 6:00AM
Sun	Opens at 6:00AM

Cape Cod National Seashore

Entrance fee$25 per vehicle, $15 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereThe national seashore is located in eastern Massachusetts on Cape Cod and is accessed via Route 6. The park is 20 miles east of Hyannis, MA.

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How we read this status

We derive Cape Cod National Seashore's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.