One of Chatham's most popular freshwater swimming spots, a kettle-hole pond tucked between Route 28 and the municipal airport. The beach itself is small, more a pathway down to the water than a wide sandy shore, but it draws steady summer crowds for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Closes 10pm, reopens 1 hour before sunrise, same as Chatham's other beach lots.
Dogs
No dogs May 1-September 15, matching Chatham's other public beaches; leashed or under voice control permitted the rest of the year.
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round, launched from the small beach
Managed by
Chatham Recreation & Beaches Division
(508) 945-5175 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Wilfred Road lot
Details unconfirmed
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, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there much beach here?
Not really; White Pond has only a small strip of sand, more of a path down to the water than a wide shore, but the swimming, kayaking, and canoeing make it one of Chatham's most popular freshwater spots anyway.
Not from May 1 through September 15, in line with Chatham's other beaches; off-season dogs are allowed leashed or under voice control.
Is there parking at White Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free). Wilfred Road lot
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