Sudbury Reservoir

Address

Acre Bridge Road, Southborough, MA 01772

Directions

Field Headquarters

180 Beaman St., West Boylston, MA 01505

Directions

Phone

Wachusett Rangers (978) 365-3800

Field Headquarters (508) 792-7806

Download public access rules and map Download a fishing guide DCR Watershed Management programs Water Supply Protection Spotlight: Public Access Maps DCR Water Supply Protection Videos

Details of Sudbury Reservoir

Overview of Sudbury Reservoir

The Sudbury and Foss Reservoirs are the emergency water supply for the DCR/ Massachusetts Water Resources Authority water supply system. The main sources of water are the Quabbin Reservoir, Wachusett Reservoir, and Ware River. The 8 billion gallon reservoirs covers 1,500 acres. Recreational activities are regulated and limited to protect 3 million people’s drinking water.

Hours for Sudbury Reservoir

Dawn to dusk

Parking at Sudbury Reservoir

Limited parking is available. Parking is free.

All Activities at Sudbury Reservoir

Hiking
Fishing
Cross-country skiing
Hunting

Restrictions at Sudbury Reservoir

No dogs
Use the following links for more information on why dogs are not allowed at Sudbury and Foss Reservoirs
Dog Waste and Surface Water Quality (brochure)
Wachusett Reservoir Dog Waste Public Service Announcement (video)
Cleaning Up After Your Dog in a State Park (video)
Dog Friendly Alternatives to DCR Watershed Property (web page)
No horses
No alcohol
No littering
No boating
No all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
No swimming
No fires
No unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)
Fishing allowed only during the Wachusett/Sudbury fishing season from first Saturday of April (if no ice present) to November 30
Hunting requires a DCR Division of Water Supply Protection Permit.
Enter only through designated gates
Any activity that could pollute the water

More info for Sudbury Reservoir

Water Quality and Quantity Information

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