Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

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Parking at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Parking at Houghton’s Pond Recreation Area is free of charge. The parking lots close at 8 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

All Activities at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

• Baseball
• Cross-country skiing
• Educational programs
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Mountain biking
• Swimming

Facilities at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

• Ball fields
• Boardwalk
• Concession stand
• First-aid station
• Lifeguards
• Pavilion
• Picnic area
• Playground
• Restrooms
• Showers
• Visitors center

Services at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

• Baseball/softball
• Cross-country skiing
• Educational programs
• Fishing
• Hiking & walking
• Horseback rising
• Mountain biking
• Swimming

Accessibility at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

• Accessible beaches
  • Mobi Chair beach wheelchairs available
• Accessible fishing

Restrictions at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

General

• Pets must be on a leash
• Remove all pet waste before leaving
• No pets on beach
• No alcohol
• No littering
• No harming or removing animals, vegetation, artifacts, or other state property
• No metal detectors
• No disruptive conduct, including amplified music or public nudity
• No ground fires or wood fires
• Only make cooking fires (charcoal or propane) in designated areas

Beach

• No grills or open fires
• No horses or pets on beach or in water
• No fishing from beach
• No balls or Frisbees

Swimming

• No swimming outside supervised areas
• No flotation devices
• No masks
• No snorkels 

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Picnics

Picnic sites are first come, first served. Head to sites 1 and 2 if you're with a small group.

Please stick to 2 picnic tables at most for one group so everyone has a chance to enjoy the park.