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Sandisfield State Forest - York Lake
New Marlborough, Massachusetts
Small DCR swim pond at Sandisfield State Forest in New Marlborough. Sand beach, picnic tables, non-motor paddle; no lifeguards.
At a glance
Overview
York Lake is the swim-friendly pond inside Sandisfield State Forest, in New Marlborough close to the Sandisfield line. DCR runs it as a day-use area with a small sand beach, picnic tables, and a non-motor boat launch. No lifeguards are posted; the bottom drops off quickly past the shoreline into cold, dark water.
- Also known as
- York Lake, Sandisfield SF - York Lake
- County
- Berkshire
- Region
- Berkshires
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Route 57 in New Marlborough/Sandisfield, follow signs to Sandisfield State Forest and the York Lake Road entrance. The day-use lot is at the beach; walk straight down to the small sand strip and non-motor launch.
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