Maple Hill Road Parking
Maple Hill WMA
West Stockbridge, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Hunting
Card Pond Great Barrington Road, West Stockbridge, MA
Managed by
Town of West Stockbridge
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Scenic View
- Water Views
View of Card Pond playground from Card Pond.
Card Pond Playground.
Card Pond Beach.
Small picnic area in front of Card Pond.
Card Pond.
Entrance to Card Pond from Great Barrington Road.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Card Pond
Card Pond is a popular recreational space in West Stockbridge, and it is known as one of the most family-friendly beaches in the Berkshires. The large, guarded beach is its primary attraction. On a hot day, the beach fills up with visitors and locals swimming, sunbathing, or building a castle. One of the unique features of this beach is a dock in the deeper section of the water. The dock is loved by visitors of all ages, whether it is used to jump into the water or as a relaxed sunbathing spot. Children also enjoy the playground, with slides, a jungle gym, and a glider. Families and groups of friends like to use the park's picnic tables and open grass space, as it is a peaceful spot for picnicking with plenty of shaded spaces.
Near the beach, paddlers can launch their boats into the pond, as kayaking, canoeing, and standup paddleboarding are popular activities on the water. Although a relatively small lake, the half-mile trip around the perimeter showcases opportunities to explore local wildlife and take in views of rolling Western Massachusetts hills. The pond is full of lily pads and cattails, making it excellent for birding or finding amphibians. Additionally, anglers have had success reeling in largemouth bass and chain pickerel.
Overall, Card Pond offers a variety of fun ways to explore the outdoors, whether alone, with friends, or as a family. Card Pond has plenty of parking right off Route 41, and visitors often enjoy checking out the charming downtown West Stockbridge before heading home.
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
Parking for Card Pond can be accessed through a compact gravel lot directly off Great Barrington Road. This parking area offers room for at least 15 cars to park. While most of the area is even, a large section at the entrance to the lot is uprooted and rocky. Additional parking can be found towards the playground, with at least four additional spots on the grass. Card Pond beach offers fine, even sand with slopes of 10-15% down into the water. The nearby playground is comprised entirely of fine sand. On the other side of the pond, small picnic areas are accessible by grass only.
Parking area for Card Pond.
Card Pond playground, which sits over sand.
Clubs, Retail & Rentals
Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs, guides and leagues in the Berkshires on the Resources page. Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
We also link to an array of outdoor recreation retail shops for gear and rental facilities for equipment on the Gear page.
