Lake swimming holes in Massachusetts

Lake, pond, and reservoir swimming โ€” still water with shoreline access and park amenities.

10 lake destinations in Massachusetts.

Swimming holes in Massachusetts โ€” lake: 10 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. lake swimming holes and the Massachusetts state page.

Guides: Massachusetts swimming holes guide

Pond MA

Dean Pond

Plan your visit to Dean Pond in Massachusetts. Find directions, swimming info, and practical tips for this Springfield area pond in Brimfield State Forest.

Kettle Pond MA

Duck Pond

A guide to Duck Pond in Wellfleet, MA. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for swimming at this unofficial kettle pond.

Pond MA

Leominster State Forest

Plan your visit to the Leominster State Forest swimming hole in Massachusetts. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips for swimming in this natural pond.

Pond MA

Micahs Pond

A guide to Micah's Pond in Barnstable, MA, an unofficial spot for swimming and a rope swing. Find directions, access notes, and safety tips.

Pond MA

Puffers Pond

Guide to Puffers Pond in Amherst, MA. Learn about swimming, directions, parking, and safety for this unofficial, no-fee pond.

Lake MA

Punchbowl

Find the unofficial Punchbowl swimming hole in Falmouth, MA. Details on access, the rope swing, trail directions, and safety tips for a fun visit.

Pond MA

Upper Goose Pond

Find directions and tips for visiting Upper Goose Pond in the Berkshires. Access involves a 1.7-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail from Route 20.

Creek and Lake MA

Windsor State Forest

Guide to swimming in Windsor State Forest, MA. Details on unofficial creek spots, the official lake, fees, facilities, and safety tips for the Westfield River.