Swimming Holes in Massachusetts
53 natural swimming holes
Massachusetts has 53 natural swimming holes in our directory — lakes, ocean coves, waterfalls scattered from the backcountry to roadside favorites. Favorites include Chapel Brook Falls, Umpachene Falls, Walden Pond. Every listing includes location details, fees, reservation info, and safety notes where known. Conditions change with weather and seasons, so always verify before you go.
All Massachusetts swimming holes
- Ashland State Park
- Benedict Pond (Beartown State Forest)
- Carson Beach (South Boston Beaches)
- Chapel Brook Falls
- Cliff Pond (Nickerson State Park)
- Coast Guard Beach
- Dunn Pond State Park
- Great Pond (Wellfleet)
- Head of the Meadow Beach
- Herring Cove Beach
- Hopkinton State Park
- Horseneck Beach State Reservation
- Houghton's Pond
- Lake Cochituate
- Lake Dennison
- Marconi Beach
- Morses Pond
- Nantasket Beach Reservation
- Nauset Light Beach
- Onota Lake (Burbank Park)
- Race Point Beach
- Revere Beach Reservation
- Sages Ravine
- Salisbury Beach State Reservation
- Scusset Beach State Reservation
- Shannon Beach (Upper Mystic Lake)
- Tully Lake
- Umpachene Falls
- Walden Pond
- Wallum Lake at Douglas State Forest
- Wollaston Beach (Quincy Shores Reservation)
- Bellevue Falls
- Cummington Swimming Hole
- Dean Pond (Brimfield State Forest)
- Demarest Lloyd State Park Beach
- Duxbury Beach Park
- Good Harbor Beach
- Green River Swimming and Recreation Area
- Heart Pond
- Joseph Sylvia State Beach
- Lake Mansfield Beach
- Mauserts Pond (Clarksburg State Park)
- North Pond (Savoy Mountain State Forest)
- Otis Reservoir (Tolland State Forest)
- Peck Falls
- Rexhame Beach
- Scargo Lake
- Sheep Pond
- Tannery Falls
- Upper Goose Pond
- Upper Spectacle Pond Town Beach
- Windsor Lake Park
- Wingaersheek Beach
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit swimming holes in Massachusetts?
Most natural swimming holes in Massachusetts are at their best from late spring through early fall, when water levels are safe and temperatures are comfortable. Spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high — check local conditions.
Do Massachusetts swimming holes require reservations?
Some do — popular spots increasingly use timed entry or day-use permits. Check each listing's reservation field and the official park link before you go.
Are swimming holes in Massachusetts free?
Many are free, but state parks and popular preserves often charge a day-use or parking fee. Each listing shows reported fee info where known.
Are natural swimming holes in Massachusetts safe?
Natural water has real risks: no lifeguards, submerged rocks, strong currents, and cold water. Never dive headfirst, check depth, and supervise children closely.
⚠️ Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026