Barker Pond (Waterford) — pond swimming

Waterford · Small pond — typically accessed via town landing; quieter than Keoka.

pond swimming · Yes . freshwater

Key facts

Swimming

Yes . freshwater

Access

Varies

Parking

Limited

Trip profile

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Good fit, skip, and before you go

Good fit

Swimming
Paddling
Family visits

Skip

You want moving water or cliff jumps
Remote roads after storms
Unverified water quality after heavy rain

Before you go

  • Used Barker Pond feature coordinate from TopoZone (Hiram USGS map area).
  • https://www.waterfordmaine.org/
  • Varies
  • Watch for algae, boat traffic, and seasonal rules.
  • Some access points are landings, not beaches.