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Nickerson State Park

Nickerson State Park
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Nearest town
2.6 miles east of Brewster
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Nickerson State Park

Sandy soil and scrub pine cover this stretch of Cape Cod, shaped by groundwater and rainfall into a chain of kettle ponds. More than 1,900 acres hold Cliff Pond, Flax Pond, Little Cliff Pond, and Higgins Pond as the largest of these waters, with Ruth Pond, Keeler's Pond, Eel Pond, and Triangle Pond adding smaller habitats. The land has been set aside for public recreation since 1934.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Nickerson State Park is in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 2.6 miles east of Brewster. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Nickerson State Park

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Towns near Nickerson State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.