Quabbin Reservoir
Massachusetts State Recreation Area · Hampshire County
Quabbin Reservoir entrance fee
Free entry
Quabbin Reservoir hours
General Hours of Operation: General restrictions allow visitors through designated gates and areas one hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset. However, this does not apply to vehicle access
Vehicle Access: Vehicles must exit the park at the posted time. The time is posted at mid and east entrances, at the Quabbin Tower, Enfield Lookout, Hanks Meadow, and Goodnough. This time changes throughout the year. As of Sep. 15, 2026, hours are 6:30 am to 7:00 pm
Holiday Hours: Quabbin Park and Visitor Center are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Quabbin Reservoir
Ringed by 181 miles of shoreline, this 39-square-mile reservoir holds 412 billion gallons and supplies water for 2.7 million people. Walk, jog or bike out to the Enfield and New Salem overlooks, fish from a boat or the shore, or learn more at the visitor center.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌞 Day Use Only
- 🚫 No pets allowed
Facility hours
Quabbin Visitor Center: Sunday - Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Thursday - Saturday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Massachusetts DCR — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone413-323-7221
Address100 Winsor Dam Rd., Belchertown, MA 01007
🎒 Gear up for Quabbin Reservoir
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Hunting binoculars
- Bike lights
- Dry bags
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
As an Amazon Associate, Park Finder earns from qualifying purchases.