National Seashore · Massachusetts, United States
Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore is a national seashore in Massachusetts, United States, covering 43,591 acres (17,641 ha), established in 1961.
National Seashore · Massachusetts, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Seashore |
|---|---|
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 43,591 acres (17,641 ha) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Coordinates | 41.8372° N, 69.9728° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Cape Cod National Seashore
The Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) encompasses 43,607 acres (68.1 sq mi; 176.5 km2) on Cape Cod, in Massachusetts. CCNS was created on August 7, 1961, by President John F. Kennedy, when he signed a bill enacting the legislation he first co-sponsored as a Senator a few years prior. It includes ponds, woods and beachfront of the Atlantic coastal pine barrens ecoregion. The CCNS includes nearly 40 miles (64 km) of seashore along the Atlantic-facing eastern shore of Cape Cod, in the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans and Chatham. It is administered by the National Park Service.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 64.3 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 75.3 miles away
- Portland International Jetport (PWM) · Portland, United States · 126.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Cod National Seashore?
Cape Cod National Seashore is in Massachusetts, United States (41.8372° N, 69.9728° W).
When was Cape Cod National Seashore established?
Cape Cod National Seashore was established in 1961, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Cape Cod National Seashore?
Cape Cod National Seashore covers 43,591 acres (17,641 ha).
Does Cape Cod National Seashore have campgrounds?
Yes — Cape Cod National Seashore has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Cod_National_Seashore — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/caco/ — Official park page.