Access Site
MA
Johns Pond
City: Mashpee, MA
County: Barnstable County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 41.63502144, -70.52226320
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Quashnet River at Waquoit Village, MA
1.9 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Johns Pond is located in Mashpee, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod's central area. The site features a paved boat ramp on the eastern shore, maintained by the Public Access Board, making it well-suited for launching light trailered boats, cartop boats, and canoes. A public beach is also available at this access point.
**Paddling & Recreation**
Johns Pond is a peaceful freshwater pond surrounded by residential neighborhoods, conservation land, and wooded areas. The water body connects to two rivers—the Quashnet River drains from the north end and the Childs River from the south end—offering potential for exploration beyond the pond itself. The pond is popular with anglers targeting largemouth bass and other freshwater species. Nearby recreation areas include the Cape Cod Canal with its 14-mile paved recreational path and Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, both within reach for those exploring the broader Cape Cod region.
Johns Pond is located in Mashpee, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod's central area. The site features a paved boat ramp on the eastern shore, maintained by the Public Access Board, making it well-suited for launching light trailered boats, cartop boats, and canoes. A public beach is also available at this access point.
**Paddling & Recreation**
Johns Pond is a peaceful freshwater pond surrounded by residential neighborhoods, conservation land, and wooded areas. The water body connects to two rivers—the Quashnet River drains from the north end and the Childs River from the south end—offering potential for exploration beyond the pond itself. The pond is popular with anglers targeting largemouth bass and other freshwater species. Nearby recreation areas include the Cape Cod Canal with its 14-mile paved recreational path and Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, both within reach for those exploring the broader Cape Cod region.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Cape Cod Canal
Located within
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Located within
Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge
Located within