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Cummington
Cummington, Massachusetts
Roadside Westfield River swim pull-off in Cummington. No lifeguard, no developed beach; flow is rain-sensitive.
At a glance
Overview
Informal roadside swim stop on the East Branch of the Westfield River in Cummington, in the Hampshire County hilltowns. There is no developed beach, no lifeguard, and limited shoulder parking along Route 9. Flow turns pushy fast after rain — the Westfield's Wild & Scenic watershed drains a steep Berkshire corner. Banks alternate between public state-forest frontage and posted private land; read signage before entering.
- Also known as
- Westfield River at Cummington, Route 9 Cummington river swim
- County
- Hampshire
- Region
- Pioneer Valley
- Water type
- River pool
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Use a legal roadside pull-off on Route 9 in Cummington where the Westfield River swings close to the highway. Shoulder parking only — stay off private land and posted no-trespass stretches, and walk down to the river where the bank is open.
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