Swimming holes on Cape Cod

HAWKSNEST POND, HARWICH There are no signs leading into Hawksnest State Park, no campsites, no paved roads. But once you arrive, you’re thankful for the undeveloped setting. Only people-in-the-know come here to swim. There’s no beach to speak of, just a small opening that leads to fresh water. The primitive feel extends to the shoreline, nestled amid a forest of maples, pines, and birch. Take exit 11 off Route 6 and turn left onto Route 137 south. A quarter-mile later, turn right onto Round Cove Road. Go slow on the dirt road and pull over when you see the glimmer of water on your right.
Stephen Jermanok for the Boston Globe

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HAWKSNEST POND, HARWICH
There are no signs leading into Hawksnest State Park, no campsites, no paved roads. But once you arrive, you’re thankful for the undeveloped setting. Only people-in-the-know come here to swim. There’s no beach to speak of, just a small opening that leads to fresh water. The primitive feel extends to the shoreline, nestled amid a forest of maples, pines, and birch. Take exit 11 off Route 6 and turn left onto Route 137 south. A quarter-mile later, turn right onto Round Cove Road. Go slow on the dirt road and pull over when you see the glimmer of water on your right.