Address
100 Winsor Dam Rd., Belchertown , MA 01007
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Details of Quabbin Reservoir
Overview of Quabbin Reservoir
Hours for Quabbin Reservoir
Visitor center
Sunday - Saturday:
9:00 am-4:30 pm
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
Activities at Quabbin Reservoir
Scenic Views
Fishing
Educational programs
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 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
Any questions please call the Quabbin Visitors Center at (413) 323-7221