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
What kinds of swimming holes does Massachusetts have?
Our directory lists 53 swimming holes in Massachusetts: 26 lakes, 19 ocean coves, and 6 waterfalls. Every listing shows its water type, location, fees, and safety notes so you can pick the right one.
When is the best time to visit swimming holes in Massachusetts?
The most commonly listed season across our Massachusetts spots is june-september (33 of 53 spots). Late spring through early fall is generally prime swimming season — spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high, so check local conditions.
Do Massachusetts swimming holes require reservations?
None of the 53 listed Massachusetts spots currently show a reservation requirement, but popular parks can add timed entry — check each listing's reservation field and the official park link before you go.
Are Massachusetts swimming holes free?
Some are — 21 of the 53 Massachusetts spots in our directory report free entry. 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. Spots with known hazards carry safety flags on their listing.