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Access Site MA

Benedict Pond

Benedict Pond

Source: massachusetts_department_of_fish_and_game Updated 1 year ago

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City: Great Barrington, MA
County: Berkshire County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.20320588, -73.28882293
6P36+7F Great Barrington, MA, USA
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About This Access Site
**Location & Access**
Benedict Pond is a 37-acre lake located in Great Barrington, Berkshire County, about 1.5 miles north of Route 23 off Beartown Road. The site features a gravel boat ramp suitable for car top boats, canoes, and small trailer craft. Parking is available for up to 20 vehicles across two flat levels separated by a short slope.

**Facilities & Recreation**
This is a rustic access point with no accessible features noted. The pond is popular for both fishing and paddling, with a scenic 1.5-mile loop offering opportunities to observe local wildlife including deer, bobcats, fishers, and occasionally bears. The calm waters of Benedict Pond make it an ideal destination for kayakers and canoeists looking for a peaceful paddle in the Berkshire County area. Note that hunting is prohibited in the surrounding Arthur Warton Swann State Forest.