Seymour Pond is a 183-acre Great Pond right on the Cape Cod Rail Trail, arguably the best mid-ride swim stop on the route through Harwich, with a car-accessible town beach off Route 124 as well as a free trail-only access through Brewster's Punkhorn Parklands.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Beach sticker required through Labor Day; no day pass sold here
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.
Allowed now · ban starts May 1Managed by
Town of Harwich
Worth knowing
- 181-183 acres depending on source, with the town noting a small 3-space public beach lot plus surrounding low swamp with high wildlife value for waterfowl and upland game.
Common questions
Is Seymour's Pond Conservation Area open today?
Seymour's Pond Conservation Area 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 Seymour's Pond Conservation Area?
Resident sticker (Beach sticker required through Labor Day; no day pass sold here).
Can I bring my dog to Seymour's Pond Conservation Area?
Pets are banned from Harwich beaches, landings, and public ponds May 1 through September 15; leashed dogs are fine the rest of the year.