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Cape Cod National Seashore

Wellfleet, MA

Nature

Forty miles of beaches, dunes and ponds on the outer Cape, with lighthouses along the way.

Nearest town
Wellfleet, MA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
41.9330, -69.9800

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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6A
Coast & island drives

Cape Cod

127 mi5 stops3 days

Nearby

Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown – View of Provincetown from Pilgrim Monument looking east, MA, USA - Sept, 2013© WestportWiki · CC BY-SA 3.0
Views

Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown

Provincetown, MA
Plymouth Rock, Water St, Plymouth (493638) (11108877225)© Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada · CC BY 2.0
History

Plymouth Rock

Plymouth, MA
Marblehead Old Town – MBTA route 441 bus in Marblehead, March 2021© Byron A. Nash from USA · CC BY 2.0
History

Marblehead Old Town

Marblehead, MA
Motif No. 1 – Rockport, Massachusetts (2748696615)© yeowatzup · CC BY 2.0
Oddities

Motif No. 1

Rockport, MA

Campsites nearby

  • Wellfleet Hollow State CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Cape Cod National Seashore
    TentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Maurice’s CampgroundCampsite
    4 mi from Cape Cod National Seashore
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Atlantic Oaks CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Cape Cod National Seashore
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Horton's CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Cape Cod National Seashore
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • North Truro CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    9 mi from Cape Cod National Seashore
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Dunes Edge CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Cape Cod National Seashore
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Massachusetts · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cape Cod National Seashore?

Cape Cod National Seashore is in Wellfleet, MA, at GPS 41.9330, -69.9800. It is about 13 mi from Provincetown.

Can you camp near Cape Cod National Seashore?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wellfleet Hollow State Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cape Cod National Seashore?

Cape Cod National Seashore is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cape Cod.

What is there to see near Cape Cod National Seashore?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown (14 mi), Plymouth Rock (35 mi), Marblehead Old Town (60 mi) and Motif No. 1 (60 mi).

When is the best time to visit Cape Cod National Seashore?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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