Waterfalls & Swimming Holes From North Adams & Williamstown
North Adams and Williamstown make a strong northern Berkshire base when you want waterfalls, ponds, and park-style swim stops in one outing. The best picks here are close enough to combine without turning the day into a long drive.
Use the map to see how the stops group together, then open each guide for parking, footing, and whether the water is better for a real swim or a shorter cool-off. For a broader Berkshire roundup, see Massachusetts swimming holes.
#1 The Cascade (North Adams) — North Adams
The Cascade (North Adams) is a waterfall stop in North Adams with separate arrival and falls pins.
- Swim
- Waterfall first
- Walk
- 10 min
#2 Windsor Jambs — Windsor
Windsor Jambs is a waterfall stop in Windsor with separate arrival and falls pins.
- Swim
- Waterfall first
- Walk
- 10 min
#3 Clarksburg State Park - Mauserts Pond — Clarksburg
Clarksburg State Park - Mauserts Pond is a state-park pond or lake access point in Clarksburg with separate parking and…
- Swim
- Allowed
- Walk
- 5 min
#4 Hudson Brook Chasm — North Adams
Hudson Brook Chasm is a waterfall stop in North Adams with separate arrival and falls pins.
- Swim
- Waterfall first
- Walk
- 10 min
#5 Mount Hope Park — North Adams
Mount Hope Park is a freshwater swim spot in North Adams with separate parking and water pins.
- Swim
- Allowed
- Walk
- 5 min
#6 Tannery Falls — Savoy
Tannery Falls is a waterfall stop in Savoy with separate arrival and falls pins.
- Swim
- Waterfall first
- Walk
- 5-45 min