Cape Cod Canal

Recreational Opportunities		Office and Site Locations

New Hampshire Connecticut Massachusetts Vermont		Cape Cod Canal Sites in New England Other Campgrounds Basin and Field Offices

Cape Cod Canal Land Cut (131k)
For Your Safety
Location Map
Recreation along the Canal
Bicycling and Walking
Ship Watching
Fishing
Interpretive Services
Boating
Swimming
Hiking Trails
Marina Services
Canal Access Points
Camping

In addition to its navigation mission, the Corps of Engineers is also managing the Cape Cod Canal for public recreational usage. The Cape Cod Canal Land Cut shows locations where these recreational pursuits may be enjoyed.

The primary purpose of the Cape Cod Canal is to provide a safe navigation channel for vessels seeking the shorter and safer Canal route thru the isthmus of Cape Cod. On average the Canal saves 135 miles of open sea travel out around the tip of Cape Cod. Since 1928 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has operated the waterway toll free to vessels adequately powered for Canal Passage.