Quabbin Reservoir

Hours for Quabbin Reservoir

Parking at Quabbin Reservoir

Parking is free at the Quabbin Reservoir except for the three Boat Launch Areas. You can reach the Administration Building and Quabbin Visitors Center through the West Gate. The Quabbin Observation Tower can be reached from the East Gate and Middle Gate.

The three Boat Launch Areas, open during the fishing season, have the following parking fees:

• Vehicle: $6
• Vehicle and Trailer: $8
• Season Pass: $50
• Seniors and handicapped visitors (with placard): Half price

Get a Quabbin Reservoir Boat Launch season parking pass

All Activities at Quabbin Reservoir

• Running and walking
• Fishing
• Boating (motorized)
• Boating (non-motorized)
• Biking
• Cross-country skiing
• Hunting

Facilities at Quabbin Reservoir

• Education programs 
• Picnic areas (carry-in, carry-out)
• Restrooms
• Visitor center
• Observation tower
• Boat rentals

Restrictions at Quabbin Reservoir

All activities have restrictions to protect the water supply.  State regulations prohibit anything that could pollute the water.

• No dogs
• No swimming
• No grills/stoves/fires of any kind
• No alcoholic beverages
• No camping
• No drones
• Entry and exit through designated gates or areas only
• Hunting is limited to the annual Quabbin Controlled Deer Hunt
• Cross-country skiing and biking only in designated routes 

Boating:

• Boats can only be launched from designated boat launch areas
• All private motorized boats must have a Quabbin Boat Seal
• No private non-motorized boats; rentals are available from DCR at Boat Launch Areas 2 and 3
• Boats used only for fishing; there must be fishing tackle in the boat

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Additional Resources

• Watershed Regulations
• DCR Watershed Management programs
• MA Water Resources Authority

Any questions please call the Quabbin Visitors Center at (413) 323-7221