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Depot Pond

Details unconfirmedPond · Eastham, MA
Depot Pond, Eastham, Massachusetts
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Right now

A 28-acre kettle pond tucked behind the Eastham Public Library, known locally as Library Pond. It's reached by an unmarked fire road rather than a formal beach lot.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot Free; shared with library parking · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Not part of the Town of Eastham's official sticker-managed 'Bay Beaches & Ponds' list; no fee found
Swim
Allowed
Fishing
Allowed
Kayak
Allowed
Managed by
Eastham Public Library grounds / Town of Eastham (water quality not separately assigned) 508-240-5950 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
CostFree; shared with library parking
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

Is this a real public swimming spot or just scenery for the library?
Both - Depot Pond, known locally as Library Pond, sits right behind the Eastham Public Library and is used for swimming, fishing, and small non-motorized boats via an unmarked fire road, even though it isn't one of the town's officially sticker-managed bay beaches or ponds.
Where do I park at Depot Pond?
Free lot (Free; shared with library parking).
Is there an entry fee at Depot Pond?
Yes, Not part of the Town of Eastham's official sticker-managed 'Bay Beaches & Ponds' list; no fee found

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, parking (capacity), accessibility-attempted confirmation). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-07-16.