The Top 10 Lakes around Orleans
Looking to visit the best lakes around Orleans? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Orleans’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 26, 2025
Salt Pond
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The Salt Pond is a twelve-meter-deep tidal pool that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The lake was formed about 18,000 years ago when glaciers retreated and left depressions. The Salt …
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Nauset Marsh
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What is now Nauset Marsh was once a freshwater system until the shoreline in the area eroded, connecting the landscape to the sea.
When the area was mapped by French …
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Pleasant Lake (Hinckleys Pond)
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Hinckleys Pond is also known as Pleasant Lake and is classified as a Great Pond due to its 172-acre size. It has a well-maintained beach with plenty of activities. The …
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Seymour Pond
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Seymour Pond is one of many freshwater kettle ponds in the Brewster/Harwich area. The public beach for this scenic pond butts right up against the Cape Cod Rail Trail and …
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Cliff Pond
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Covering an area of 204 acres (82.5 ha), Cliff Pond is the biggest pond in Nickerson State Park. It's a popular place to swim, boat and fish during the summer. …
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