Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Swimming Holes in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 5 waterfalls and 2 swimming holes on record. 4 are free to visit. 3 are closed to swimming or soaking, listed below; each place page has any warning on file.

Where you can't swim or soak

Massachusetts waterfalls

All 5 waterfalls in Massachusetts

Massachusetts swimming holes

All 2 swimming holes in Massachusetts

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  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Name Kind Access Fee Status
Bash Bish Falls Berkshire County
Development Waterfall Access 0.6 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee Free Massachusetts parking; NY Taconic State Park day-use fees may apply on the New York approach Status Closure or warning on file
Chapel Brook Falls Franklin County
Development Swimming hole Access paved road Fee Free admission (Trustees reservation). Status Closure or warning on file
Chesterfield Gorge Hampshire County
Development Waterfall Access 0.5 mi hike, paved road Fee $5 parking for nonmembers; Trustees members and Chesterfield residents park free. Status Closure or warning on file
Doane Falls Worcester County
Development Waterfall Access 0.5 mi hike, paved road Fee Free day use (Trustees reservation) Status Closure or warning on file
Race Brook Falls Berkshire County
Development Waterfall Access paved road Fee Free parking at Mount Washington State Forest headquarters (Massachusetts DCR). Status Closure or warning on file
Wahconah Falls Berkshire County
Development Waterfall Access paved road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Walden Pond Middlesex County
Development Swimming hole Access paved road Fee Parking fee charged seasonally (confirm current Mass DCR rates) Status Closure or warning on file
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