Freshwater Inland Beaches Locations

Dunn State Park has a range of universally accessible activities, from fishing to hiking to swimming.

Visit for a swim or hike, camp at one of our 27 sites, or kayak on Laurel Lake.

Hampton Ponds State Park is located near Westfield, Mass, and is just the place for a relaxing summer day. Spend some time on the water before having lunch at one the many grill-equipped picnic areas.

Harold Parker State Forest is a located in Andover, Mass, only an hour north of Boston. With 35 miles of trails, 11 ponds, and dozens of campsites, there’s something in this Central Hardwood-Hemlock-White Pine forest for everyone.

Hopkinton State Park includes a little bit of everything: 1,500 acres of forest crisscrossed by hiking trails, beaches, stocked fishing, first-come-first-served picnic areas, and a reservable group picnic site.

Houghton’s Pond is located within Blue Hills Reservation. Swim, fish, or relax form the 24-acre pond and accessible beach. Follow trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding.

Located in Winchendon, the Lake Dennison Recreation Area has 150 campsites and a beach where you can swim.
Due to recent weather conditions, snowmobile trails are closed until further notice.

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 day-use area is located on the shores of Lake Wyola, a Native American word meaning “quiet waters.” Swim or fish, or use one of the charcoal grills in the picnic area.