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New Marlborough, MA
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Sandisfield State Forest Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation York Lake Route 183 and East Hill Road, New Marlborough, MA
Activites & Features
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- Dogs allowed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Picnicking
- Restroom
- Scenic View
- Trailhead
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About York Lake
York Lake is a small lake in Sandisfield State Forest and provides for all-day, family-friendly activities. York Lake has a fantastic beach with plenty of room for families. There is a roped swim area, but the beach is not guarded. In addition, there are bathrooms and showers for rinsing off the sand after spending a day at the beach. Ample picnic tables and grills are spread throughout the park.
A boat ramp is available for hand-launching canoes and kayaks and electric motor boats. No gas powered boats are allowed. Fishing is also popular at York Lake, with trout stocked multiple times yearly.
When you need to take a break from the beach, an easy 2.2-mile hiking trail surrounds the lake, providing views of the lake and surrounding forest.
From 1933-1937, the area served as a camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), who created York Lake, the hiking trail, swimming and picnic areas.
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