Pontoosuc Lake Park Beach
Pontoosuc Lake Park
Pittsfield, MA
Open Water Swimming | Fishing | Beach
Pontoosuc Lake Park City of Pittsfield Pontoosuc Lake Park Boat Launch 40 Hancock Road, Pittsfield, MA
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- Major Trail
About Pontoosuc Lake Park Boat Launch
The Pontoosuc Lake Park Boat Launch is a perfect starting point for an enjoyable day of boating, canoeing, or kayaking in the Berkshires. The park features a wide, paved boat ramp with bathroom facilities and sizable parking spots. Visitors will notice that the ramp has a long dock, which makes launching easy and manageable.
Pontoosuc Lake Park also has a picnic area and a swimming beach. With its views of the surrounding mountains, the park is ideal for a short pitstop. Visitors can eat, swim, and watch the clouds pass overhead. When the weather cools, the park also offers expansive scenic views of the yellow and oranges of fall foliage.
Pontoosuc Lake is a "great pond" with a high density of homes and businesses along the shores. The lake is excellent for boating, paddling, and fishing in the summertime. It is also suitable for ice fishing in winter.
Before launching, boaters should ensure that their watercraft meets environmental standards. Visitors will find a large parking lot off westbound Hancock Road, just after it intersects with Route 7. The lot is only available for cars with boat trailers. Further down Hancock Road, visitors will also find the Pontoosuc Lake Park Picnic Area.
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Looking to meet up with others for team sports or group activities? Check out our list of clubs and leagues in the Berkshires. We also link to an array of outdoor recreation resources: retail shops for gear, rental facilities for equipment, and guides to get you where you want to go! Our list of summer camps will help you plan an overnight or day camp adventure for your young ones.
