Upper Spectacle Pond
Otis State Forest
Sandisfield, MA
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Silver Brook North Flood Control Site Silverbrook Road, Sandisfield, MA
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Primitive
- Scenic View
Silver Brook Reservoir.
Silver Brook North Flood Control Site from Silverbrook Road facing southeast. Access to the boat ramp is to the sharp right, whereas access to the top of the reservoir is to the slight right.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Primitive
- Scenic View
About Silver Brook North Flood Control Site
The Silver Brook North Flood Control Site is located in the quiet town of Sandisfield. Built as a reservoir to control flooding from the Farmington River, the site offers a peaceful body of water within a remote Western Massachusetts forest. With a perimeter of 1 mile, the reservoir can be used for a short paddle. It can also be fished from the shore or cartop/electric motorboats. A small parking area exists just north of the reservoir, and a short path leads from the parking area to the shoreline, providing access to the water for fishing or launching a boat.
A large hill sits above the reservoir, providing a space to walk and observe the water, surrounding trees, and various bird species. The Silver Brook North Flood Control Site is extremely quiet due to its location, and the property's densely forested landscape makes it an ideal spot for fishing or kayaking in the Berkshires.
Sandisfield is located in southeastern Berkshire County, with abundant outdoor recreation offerings. Similar to the Silver Brook North Flood Control Site, many of its public outdoor spaces are extremely serene, and see low visitation. For this reason, the town is an excellent place to explore the calming effects of nature and its spaces available to the public.
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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Accessibility Assessment
There are no accessible features at this location.
The North Silver Brook Flood Control contains a small gravel parking area directly off Silverbrook Road, which has space for at least four cars. This parking area sits at the top of a hill, which features a short dirt path that allows for additional views of the reservoir. This path is flat but contains tall vegetation throughout its length. Additionally, water access is through a short but steep and uneven dirt path that heads down into the water from the parking area. This path has sustained downward grades of up to 20% for 200+ feet.
Silver Brook Boat Ramp.
A gravel parking area sits to the left off Silverbrook Road, holding room for at least 4 cars.
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.
