State park

South Cape Beach State Park

The park entrance is 1 miles from Seconsett Island. Day use costs Parking fees vary by park (MA residents often $5–$12). South Cape Beach State Park is a state park in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

South Cape Beach State Park
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0

South Cape Beach State Park map

South Cape Beach State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Entry to South Cape Beach State Park costs Parking fees vary by park (MA residents often $5–$12).
South Cape Beach State Park is 1 miles from Seconsett Island.
Yes, South Cape Beach is open to swimming at South Cape Beach State Park.

Before you go

South Cape Beach State Park is 1 miles from Seconsett Island.

  • Flush restrooms

Trails

  • Harbor Islands National Seashores Cape Cod National Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • Appalachian Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • Island Weymouth Wilson Mountain Other Appalachian Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Cape Cod Rail Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page

What to see

  • State park Designation in agency park name
  • State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster

Swimming

  • South Cape Beach

Public lands next to South Cape Beach State Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.