Wachusett Reservoir Vacation and Resort Properties

Wachusett Reservoir The Wachusett Reservoir is northeast of Worcester in central Massachusetts. The water serves as part of Boston's supply. The reservoir is fed by the Quinapoxet and Stillwater rivers and the Quabbin Aqueduct.

Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (11 miles) Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located in north-central Massachusetts, approximately 35 miles northwest of Boston, MA. The refuge lies within the towns of Ayer and Shirley in Middlesex County and the towns of Harvard and Lancaster in Worcester County. The refuge consists of approximately 1,667acres of upland, southern New England flood-plain forest, and wetland communities along nearly 8 miles of the Nashua River corridor. Oxbow NWR was formed by three land transfers from the former... More & nbsp;

Barre Falls Dam (15 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

Hodges Village Dam (18 miles) Located in Oxford, MA, a canoe launch and parking areas provide access to the French River above and below the dam. Over 15 miles of trails are maintained. Recreational opportunities include nature study, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, dirt biking and snowmobiling. The nearby town of Oxford also provides tennis courts, baseball fields and skateboard... More

Buffumville Lake (19 miles) 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,... More