Walden Pond State Reservation is open year-round for day use only.  The daily parking fee is $5.00 per vehicle.  Parking is only permitted in the main lot across from the pond.  Hours vary though out the season.  Visitors are welcome to swim, hike, fish, use canoes and boats (electric motors only), cross-country ski, snowshoe.  Visitors are also welcome to picnic, however; picnic tables and pavilion facilities are not available.

In an effort to balance public recreation with protection of our resources, the Department of Conservation and Recreation has established a ‘people capacity’ of 1000 visitors at the park to ensure a positive visitor experience and to maintain the integrity of the resources.  To avoid disappointment, please call ahead to receive an update on current visitor capacity status.   There are no trash barrels on the beach.  Please carry out what you carry in.

The following are prohibited:

• Dogs/pets
• Fires/grills
• Camping
• Bikes on trails
• Alcoholic beverages
• Gasoline engines
• Wind powered sail craft
• Hunting
• Metal detectors
• Novelty inflation devices
• Parking on the streets

Accessible Beaches
Accessible Restrooms
Non-motorized boating
Boat Ramp
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Historic Site
Picnicking
Skiing (Cross-Country)
Swimming
Walking Trails