Cape Cod costs $25 per car
Cape Cod National Seashore charges $25 per car at its beaches. Motorcycles pay $20 and people on foot or bike pay $15 each, age 16 and older. Fees are only charged at the beaches in spring, summer and fall. Most of the park is free. A $60 Cape Cod annual pass and the $80 America the Beautiful pass also work.
Cape Cod National Seashore fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20 |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15 |
| Cape Cod annual pass | $60 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car | $25 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Fees are only charged at the park beaches in spring, summer and fall. Most other parts of the seashore are free. Passes, including America the Beautiful passes, are only sold in the months fees are collected. Sources: National Park Service, Cape Cod National Seashore fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Entrance fees at popular national parks
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Glacier National Park | $35 per car |
|---|---|
| Grand Canyon National Park | $35 per car |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | $35 per car |
| Yellowstone National Park | $35 per car |
| Yosemite National Park | $35 per car |
| Zion National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Entrance fees are only required seasonally at park beaches and are not required in most other parts of the park. Cape Cod National Seashore beach entrance fees are collected in spring, summer, and fall. All passes (including the America the Beautiful series) are only sold during the months that the fees are collected.
About the main pass: Pass is for one private, non-commercial vehicle, passenger cars, pickup trucks, RVs and vans.
About the annual pass: Passes are available at beach entrances during times when fees are normally collected. Entrance into the park with a pass may also require a driver's license or other form of picture identification.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $60 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $25 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $60.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Cape Cod? The $60 annual pass pays off on your third visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Cape Cod National Seashore?
$25 per car.
Is Cape Cod free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Cape Cod?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Cape Cod?
No. Cape Cod is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.