White Pond is a Chatham kettle pond off Wilfred Road beside the Old Colony Rail Trail. The town landing here needs no parking sticker.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free parking, no sticker required
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Hours
Closes 10pm, reopens 1 hour before sunrise, same as Chatham's other beach lots.
Season
Open year-round; beach parking areas officially close 10pm to 1 hour before sunrise.
Dogs
No dogs May 1-September 15, matching Chatham's other public beaches; leashed or under voice control permitted the rest of the year.
Banned now · back September 15Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round, launched from the small beach
Managed by
Chatham Recreation & Beaches Division
(508) 945-5175 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree parking, no sticker required
White Pond Landing
Details unconfirmed
White Pond Landing
CostFree parking, no sticker required
Access points along this beach
Path from the Wilfred Road lot to the water
Down a short hill; connects to the Cape Cod Rail Trail
Common questions
Is White Pond Beach in Chatham open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at White Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free parking, no sticker required). White Pond Landing
Can you swim at White Pond Beach?
White Pond Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at White Pond Beach?
No dogs May 1-September 15, matching Chatham's other public beaches; leashed or under voice control permitted the rest of the year.
Is there an entry fee at White Pond Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at White Pond Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. Free parking, no sticker required.