The National Park Service unit spanning six Outer Cape towns from Chatham to Provincetown, established in 1961 to protect roughly 40 miles of Atlantic shoreline. Within Wellfleet specifically, its only directly NPS-managed public site is Marconi Beach; the town's other Atlantic beaches sit inside the Seashore's boundary but are run day to day by the Town of Wellfleet.
What to expect
Dogs
Leashed pets (max 6 ft) permitted in many areas seashore-wide, with beach-specific and shorebird-season restrictions; see individual beach entries for Wellfleet-specific rules.
Managed by
National Park Service - Cape Cod National Seashore
508-255-3421 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there a Cape Cod National Seashore visitor center in Wellfleet?
No. The two Seashore visitor centers are Salt Pond in Eastham and Province Lands in Provincetown; Wellfleet's NPS presence is limited to Marconi Beach and the trails/sites around it.
Is there an entry fee at Cape Cod National Seashore?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Cape Cod National Seashore?
Leashed pets (max 6 ft) permitted in many areas seashore-wide, with beach-specific and shorebird-season restrictions; see individual beach entries for Wellfleet-specific rules.