§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
The 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.
Weather Notes
Cape Cod's weather is generally moderated by its proximity to the ocean. Winter is typically cold with some snow. Spring is often rainy. Summer is usually warm and humid. Fall is generally dry and clear.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Pass is for one private, non-commercial vehicle — passenger cars, pickup trucks, RVs and vans.
Entrance - Motorcycle
Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
Pass is for one person 16 years of age or older — entering on foot or by bicycle.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Nearby Trails
Fri
72°F
Mostly Sunny
2 to 9 mph W
Sat
75°F
Mostly Sunny
3 to 10 mph SW
Sun
74°F
Partly Sunny
7 to 12 mph S
Mon
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
12 mph SW
Tue
78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
7 mph SW
Wed
78°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 8 mph S
Thu
79°F
Mostly Sunny
6 to 9 mph SW
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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