94 Lakeview Road

Shutesbury, MA 01072

(413)367-0317

Lake Wyola State Park, also known as the Carroll A. Holmes Recreation Area, is located in the quaint hill town of Shutesbury, just north of Amherst.

This 40-acre day-use area is located on the shores of Lake Wyola, a Native American word meaning “quiet waters”. Here on the crystal clear waters of the 128-acre lake one can swim at the guarded beach or picnic at one of the many picnic sites all with charcoal grills.

Things to know before you go…

• Summer operating hours are 9am-8pm, seven days a week running from Memorial Day through Labor Day.  After Labor Day hours are as posted.

• There is a public boat ramp with facilities located at the eastern end of the lake where excellent bass & trout fishing can be found. 

• Accessible parking is available as well as an accessible boardwalk allowing wheelchairs access to the water.  The restroom is also accessible.

• There are two mowed fields for kid’s play, a volleyball court and horseshoe pit with equipment available for use, as well as interpretive nature trails to explore.

• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all state lands.

Park Directions

I-90 west (Mass Pike) to exit 8, Rte. 181 to Belchertown to Rte. 202 north. Look for signs.

Rte. 2 west & east take exit 16 to Rte. 202 south for 10 miles. Look for signs.

I-91north & south to exit 24, Rte 116 south to Rte. 47 north, follow to the end. Look for signs.