Balanced Rock Trailhead
Savoy Mountain State Forest
Savoy, MA
Hunting | Horseback Riding | Hiking
North Pond Boat Launch Central Shaft Road, Florida, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Part of
Savoy Mountain State Forest
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Scenic View
- Water Access
- Water Views
The sand beach, where boats can be launched into the pond from.
Beautiful fall colored trees surrounding the Pond.
The gravel drive down to the beach and boat launch.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About North Pond Boat Launch
The North Pond Boat Launch is an ideal starting point for a day of canoeing or kayaking in Savoy Mountain State Forest. Visitors to the boat launch will arrive at a long gravel driveway that turns right and gently slopes into the water. Boat ramp is Load/Unload Only.
Overall, North Pond provides a picturesque spot to paddle and relax on warm days in Western Massachusetts. The pond is surrounded by scenic views of a local forest ecosystem, which bursts with oranges and yellows when the fall foliage arrives. There are also plenty of wildlife-viewing opportunities in the pond. Waterfowl often swim across the pond’s waters, and amphibians are easily heard in spring and summer. Fishing is also excellent throughout the year.
Savoy Mountain State Forest is a large outdoor recreation area with many opportunities for an enjoyable day in the Berkshires. The forest features campsites, swimming areas, and over 50 miles of hiking trails. The area is also open for hunting during the appropriate seasons.
There is one parking spot on the right side of the boat launch (Handicap parking only), but the rest of the driveway is not open for parking. Visitors can also park at the swimming area for North Pond, which offers picnic tables, grills, and bathroom facilities.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Picnic Tables
- Accessible Restroom
- Wheelchair / Stroller Friendly Trail
This site has one designated handicap spot at the bottom of the boat launch ramp, right by the water access point and beach. The boat launch offers no accessible features, but the beach is very flat. The North Pond picnic area is adjacent to the boat launch. There is a lightly sloped grass path (3%) that runs from the parking spot up to the picnic area. There is an accessible restroom near the picnic area. There are several picnic tables, and at least one is accessible. There is a flat sidewalk that runs around the picnic area, to the restroom building, to a nearby trailhead, and to the water.
The flat beach connecting to the pond.
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.
