Cape Cod National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)

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"A man may stand there and put all America behind him." Henry David Thoreau

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.

Off-Road Vehicle Program

Click here for current information about Cape Cod National Seashore's Off-Road Vehicle program.

Ranger-guided Activities

Ranger-guided activities and special programming are offered throughout the year. Click here for Ranger-guided activities for July and August 2009.

Province Lands Bicycle Trail Improvement Update

Click here for information about the recent Province Lands Bicycle Trail improvement project.

Write to

Cape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi Site Road
Wellfleet, MA 02667

E-mail Us

Phone

Park Headquarters
(508) 771-2144

Fax

(508) 349-9052

Climate

The Cape's weather changes significantly with the seasons. Spring can often be cool and damp with temperatures ranging in the mid-40s. Summer usually provides warm days, ranging between 70 and 80 degrees, and cool nights. Winter on Cape Cod is milder than inland, but dampness and wind chill can make winter days bitter cold. Temperatures range between 30 and 40 degrees in mid-winter, but intervals of below zero as well as milder temperatures can also occur. It is important to dress properly for the weather, reagrdless of the season. In the warmer months, visitors need to take precautions to avoid overexposure to sun, wind and biting insects. It is advisable to wear a hat as needed, as well as long sleeve and long pants when conditions warrant. In winter, it is important to dress in layers and keep one's head covered, to avoid exposure, and potentially, hypothermia.