Great Pond is one of Eastham's freshwater pond locations, on Great Pond Road off Samoset Road or Kingsbury Beach Road. It is sticker-only: no daily pass is sold here.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Town of Eastham beach sticker; no daily pass is sold here
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open access; sticker required for parking roughly Jun 18-Labor Day
From Jun 18Entry fee
No daily pass sold at Great Pond Beach itself; a Town of Eastham beach sticker is required in advance. Nearby Wiley Park sells day passes for visitors without a sticker
Lifeguard
Present during the summer season, watching the roped-off swim area
Dogs
No dogs on any Town of Eastham beach from June 15 through Labor Day.
Allowed now · ban starts June 15Managed by
Eastham Recreation & Beach Department
508-240-5974 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostTown of Eastham beach sticker; no daily pass is sold hereStickerTown of Eastham beach sticker (taxpayer or visitor)
Great Pond Road lot
Details unconfirmed
Great Pond Road lot
CostTown of Eastham beach sticker; no daily pass is sold here
stickers and day passes are required from June 20 through Labor Day Monday
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Portable toilets on site
Dock
boat ramp for launching kayaks and small sailboats
Benches
shaded benches noted near the swim area
Common questions
Is Great Pond Beach in Eastham 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 Great Pond Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Town of Eastham beach sticker; no daily pass is sold here). Great Pond Road lot
Are there restrooms at Great Pond Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
Can you swim at Great Pond Beach?
Great 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 Great Pond Beach?
No dogs on any Town of Eastham beach from June 15 through Labor Day.
Is there an entry fee at Great Pond Beach?
No daily pass sold at Great Pond Beach itself; a Town of Eastham beach sticker is required in advance. Nearby Wiley Park sells day passes for visitors without a sticker
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Great Pond Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Town of Eastham beach sticker; no daily pass is sold here.