Chestnut Preserve
Stockbridge, MA
Wildlife Viewing
Stockbridge Bowl Boat Ramp 106 Interlaken Rd, Stockbridge, MA
Managed by
Town of Stockbridge
Part of
Stockbridge Bowl Boat Launch
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Water Access
- Water Views
View of the Stockbridge Bowl from the boat ramp.
A wooden bench overlooks Stockbridge Bowl, in a medium sized picnic area that sits adjacent to the ramp.
Large parking area consisting of crushed gravel, with the Boat Ramp at the end of the parking area.
Entrance to the boat ramp parking area (right), from Interlaken Road, facing north.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Water Access
- Water Views
About Stockbridge Bowl Boat Ramp
The Stockbridge Bowl Boat Ramp allows boaters to access the beauty of a small picturesque lake. A wide, paved ramp means launching any watercraft into the Stockbridge Bowl is an easy experience. Paddlers will also find the ramp a perfect starting point for a day of canoeing or kayaking on the lake. Once on the water, visitors can enjoy watching local wildlife. Waterfowl often stop at the lake while migrating through Western Massachusetts, making the boat ramp an excellent spot for birders. The lake also features a variety of fish species, including perch and trout. Anglers will undoubtedly have a long, peaceful day of fishing.
The boat ramp area offers two benches where visitors can picnic as they overlook the lake and its silent ripples. During fall, the Stockbridge Bowl provides gorgeous views as the leaves on the Berkshires become vibrant with color.
The large parking lot is off Interlaken Road, north of Old Colonial Road. Long stands of trees provide shade on both sides of the lot during different times of the day. There is also a portable toilet near the boat launch.
Managed by
Town of Stockbridge
Part of
Stockbridge Bowl Boat Launch
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Features- Accessible Restroom
- Accessible Water Access
Parking for the Stockbridge Bowl Boat Ramp is in a very large lot comprised of compact gravel. The entire lot is very lightly sloped down to the boat ramp, with most of the lot sitting below a 5% grade. Three portable restrooms rest on the north side of the lot, with one of them being accessible. The boat ramp is consistently wide throughout, paved, even, and contains a consistent 15-16% grade into the water. On the other side of the boat ramp, also in front of the parking area is a large picnic area containing multiple benches and picnic tables that overlook the lake.
Parking area for the Stockbridge Bowl Boat Ramp.
Portable restrooms located on the northeast corner of the parking area, with one of them being wheelchair accessible.
Stockbridge Bowl Boat Ramp, which sits on a 15% grade consisting of paved, level concrete.
View of the parking area, facing west towards Interlaken Road.
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.
