Peters Pond

Peters Pond is a 137-acre freshwater pond located in Sandwich on Cape Cod, offering convenient public access via a concrete boat ramp with a gravel parking lot. The ramp is approximately 20 feet wide and is well-suited for launching small boats, kayaks, and canoes. The pond is known for its clear water quality, making it an attractive destination for paddlers and recreational boaters.

This access point provides an excellent base for exploring the pond and accessing nearby attractions. Peters Pond offers wade-able shorelines and is renowned for its excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for trout. The Sandwich location places paddlers within reach of other notable Cape Cod recreation areas, including the Cape Cod Canal (14 miles of paved recreational trails) and the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve just to the south, which features open waters, barrier beaches, and marshlands ideal for paddling exploration.