Bear Swamp
Bear Swamp
Florida, MA
Rafting | Fishing
Visitor Center at Bear Swamp River Road, Florida, MA
Managed by
Brookfield Power
Part of
Bear Swamp
Allowed Uses & Features
Information
- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Restroom
A picnic table outside the visitor center.
The entrance to the visitor center, built into a natural hill.
A paved path leading towards the visitor center.
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Visitor Center at Bear Swamp
The Visitor Center at Bear Swamp is an informational area at the Bear Swamp Hydroelectrical Dam, which generates power from the Deerfield River. Upon arrival at the parking lot, visitors will see a small picnic table in a grove of oak trees. These trees create ample shade across the lawn on hot summer days in Western Massachusetts. Visitors can bring lunch, picnic, and relax with friends or family.
The parking area also features an informational kiosk about the dam. Then, visitors will find further information beyond the parking lot at the visitor center.
On the Deerfield River, visitors will greet scenic views and diverse wildlife. Numerous local bird species, such as hawks and herons, are easily visible along the side of the river. The Berkshires also rise from the river’s edges, providing boaters with excellent mountain views at all times of the year. When the weather cools, these hills eventually turn yellow and orange with the vibrance of fall foliage.
There is a large parking area on River Road. Visitors should note that the center is only open seasonally on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
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Accessibility Assessment
Features- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Picnic Tables
- Accessible Restroom
This site has a large, paved parking lot. There are no designated handicap spaces. The visitor center has accessible restrooms and is reachable along the flat parking lot. There is an accessible picnic table located near the parking lot, reachable by traveling through the flat grass.
The road leading into the visitor center 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.
