Long Pond is Cape Cod's largest freshwater pond, and Harwich's main beach on it, at 213 Long Pond Drive, is a roped-off, lifeguarded swimming area with a boat ramp, good for a rinse after a salty day or a family afternoon on flat water.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Beach sticker or day pass required through Labor Day; day passes sold on-site
Dogs
Pets are banned from Harwich beaches, landings, and public ponds May 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are fine the rest of the year. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
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Allowed Memorial Day-Labor Day (lifeguarded window)
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed seasonal rack storage May 1-Oct 31
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter, ice conditions permitting
What's here
On site
Restrooms
handicap-accessible restrooms
Concessions
mobile concessions
Common questions
Is Long Pond Beach open today?
Long Pond Beach is a public pond in Harwich, MA. There is no live closure feed for ponds; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Where do I park at Long Pond Beach?
Resident sticker (Beach sticker or day pass required through Labor Day; day passes sold on-site).
Can I bring my dog to Long Pond Beach?
Pets are banned from Harwich beaches, landings, and public ponds May 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are fine the rest of the year. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Long Pond Beach?
No dogs on any Harwich beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day; off-season dogs are allowed on the sand. Red River Beach is the only exception, with on-leash dog walking permitted in the parking lot dawn-9am and 4:30pm-dusk in season. Catch-and-release fishing tournaments at Long Pond are allowed…