Walden Pond State Reservation
Massachusetts State Park · Middlesex County
Walden Pond State Reservation hours
Sunday - Saturday: 7:00 am-7:00 pm
Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Walden Pond State Reservation
Walden Pond is a 102-foot-deep kettle pond formed by a melting glacier, which inspired Thoreau's Walden and has a replica of his cabin. Walk the path around the pond or the Thoreau House Site Trail, swim, fish, or launch a non-motorized boat.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
Amenities & facilities
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
- 🚫 No pets allowed
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Facility hours
Visitor Center Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Boat ramp: Boat Ramp opened seasonally April 1st to December 1st weather permitting. Unlocks automatically at 5AM
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
Phone978-369-3254
Address915 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742
🎒 Gear up for Walden Pond State Reservation
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Quick-dry towels
- Dry bags
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Water bottles
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