Quabbin Reservoir Vacation and Resort Properties

Quabbin Reservoir The Quabbin Reservoir, the largest lake in Massachusetts, was completed in 1940 to supply Boston with water. Water flows to Boston via the Quabbin Aqueduct and the Wachusett Reservoir.

Barre Falls Dam (13 miles) Barre Falls Dam, in the midst of the Ware River Watershed and Wildlife Management Area, is attractive for canoeing, fishing, hiking, hunting, picnicking, watching wildlife, and winter sports. The project is crossed by the Mid-State Hiking Trail. A picnic shelter in the picnic area at the dam may be reserved by calling the project... More

Tully Lake (16 miles) Located in rural Massachusetts, Tully Lake is a 1300-acre flood control project that provides a variety of recreation opportunities. A tents-only campground with 35 sites lies on the north side of the 200-acre lake. Adjacent to the dam, the Recreation Area offers picnic sites and a boat ramp with a 10-HP maximum. Twenty-three miles of hiking trails extend around the lake, Long Pond, and off-site to nearby waterfalls and scenic vistas. The lake is ideal for canoes and kayaks, which can explore... More

Birch Hill Dam (17 miles) The Lake Denison Recreation Area, on an 82-acre natural lake, offers campground, swim beach, and picnic area. Reservoir lands are managed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for hunting, fishing, and... More

East Brimfield Lake (21 miles) Minutes from Old Sturbridge Village, the Corps, State and town-managed areas offer facilities for boating, picnicking and swimming. The reservoir area under management by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has two boat ramps on the 360-acre lake; a canoe trail boat launch and a fourth boat launch are in Holland, Massachusetts at Holland Pond. Good bass fishing, and hunting are also... More