“Secret Cape Cod treasures” … “places of great beauty and tranquility” … “ an absolute wonder” …  

“a little slice of heaven” …  “giant puddles in the sand that tell the genesis story of this place” …

These are just a few of the phrases writers have penned to extol the virtues of Wellfleet ponds.

For those who have experienced the beauty and wonder of these ponds over the seasons, they are indeed special places – sharing commonalities in their origins, historical use and pristine natural surroundings, but each unique and valued for their individual qualities, nuances and charms.

For profiles of the ten ponds highlighted here – the largest and most well-known and visited of Wellfleet’s ponds – click on any of the photos below or by their location on the map provided.