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Ashumet Pond
Mashpee, Massachusetts
Cape Cod kettle pond between Mashpee and Falmouth. Limited public access; cyanobacteria advisories have closed it to swimming in recent summers.
At a glance
Overview
Ashumet Pond is a Cape Cod kettle pond shared by Mashpee and Falmouth. Public water access is limited — the Mashpee side has a small town landing, and the Falmouth side has a boat launch. Shoreline is mostly private. Water quality has been a concern for years, and cyanobacteria advisories have closed the pond to swimming in recent summers; check the MA DPH / local advisory before planning a swim.
- Also known as
- Ashumet Pond (Cape Cod)
- County
- Barnstable
- Region
- Cape & Islands
- Water type
- Pond
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
On the Falmouth side, use the state boat launch off Hooppole Road; on the Mashpee side, use the town landing off Ashumet Road. Most of the shoreline is private — respect postings.
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