Stevens Glen
Richmond, MA
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Richmond Pond Boat Ramp Town Beach Rd, Richmond, MA
Managed by
Town of Richmond
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Restroom
- Scenic View
- Water Access
- Water Views
View of Richmond Pond next to the boat ramp.
Richmond Town boat ramp (left) and dock (right)
Green space between the parking lot and boat ramp/dock.
Parking lot access directly off of Town Beach Road.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Richmond Pond Boat Ramp
The Richmond Pond boat launch provides access to Richmond Pond. Located in Richmond and Pittsfield, the 218-acre pond is surrounded by a wooded tree line and glimpses of Berkshire Hills. The pond offers visitors abundant boating and fishing opportunities in a serene, Western Massachusetts landscape.
With a 3-mile perimeter, Richmond Pond offers a mid-distance and scenic loop for paddlers. Across the road on its southwestern end, the 250-acre Nordeen Marsh provides additional paddling opportunities for those willing to carry boats over the road. For prospective anglers, Richmond Pond comprises dozens of fish species and is stocked with trout by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Wildlife. Additional species include bluegill, largemouth and rock bass, perch, pickerel, pumpkinseed, shiner, bullhead, and killifish.
Richmond Pond lies 1,100 feet above sea level in a valley east of the Taconic Mountain range, which can be seen from the pond. Suitable for car top and shallow draft boats, the maximum depth of the pond is 53 feet, and its average depth is 18 feet. In addition to a location for boat launching, the concrete boat ramp includes a large parking lot, which can hold roughly 30 vehicles and their trailers. For those considering fishing for consumption, information regarding the background of fish health in the pond is available at the Richmond Pond Association website.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Water Access
The Richmond Town Boat Ramp offers one accessible parking spot, with the parking lot mostly gravel, although the front end facing the pond is paved. There is flat sidewalk access to both the dock and the boat ramp from the parking spaces. The dock contains handrails and is flat. The boat ramp includes a 10% slope for a brief distance into the water and consists of concrete. Additionally, there is an accessible portable restroom on the gravel side of the parking lot. Benches are accessible only over grass.
Accessible parking spot near the dock and boat ramp, facing Richmond Pond
Accessible portable restroom in the parking lot
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.
