Buffumville Lake This 200-acre lake in Charlton, MA, offers state-of-the-art facilities for the latest recreational pursuits including BMX-style bike jumps, mountain bike trails and an 27-hole disk golf course. More traditional forms of recreation include fishing, hunting, 7 miles of multi-use trails, group picnic shelters and ice skating. The 200 acre lake is popular for canoeing, kayaking and primitive boat-in camping, also.
Cape Cod Canal The gateway to Cape Cod, with many nearby shops, tourist attractions and recreation facilities. State and town-managed campgrounds are located at various points next to the Canal. Area is popular for bicycling and fishing.
Cape Cod National Seashore Cape Cod National Seashore comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline and upland landscape features, including a forty-mile long stretch of pristine sandy beach, dozens of clear, deep, freshwater kettle ponds, and upland scenes that depict evidence of how people have used the land. A variety of historic structures are within the boundary of the Seashore, including lighthouses, a lifesaving station, and numerous Cape Cod style houses. The Seashore offers six swimming beaches, eleven self-guiding nature trails, and a variety of picnic areas and scenic overlooks.
Charles River Natural Valley Storage Project The lands and waters of the Charles River N.V.S. offer an important addition to public recreation in Eastern Massachusetts. The 3,221 acres provide open space for hiking, canoeing, fishing and cross-country skiing. An additional 4,882 acres of wetlands on private property are also protected from future development.
Conant Brook Dam Horseback riders, hikers and cross-country skiers will thoroughly enjoy the miles of trails in this area. The streamside environment along the Conant and Vinica brooks below the dam offers anglers excellent trout fishing, while warmwater fishermen enjoy the waters above the dam. Hunting is also popular among park visitors by permit in season.
East Brimfield Lake Minutes from Old Sturbridge Village, the State and town-managed parks offer facilities for picnicking and swimming. The reservoir area has boat ramps on the 360-acre lake, a canoe trail, good bass fishing, and hunting.
