Cold River Pool is a freshwater pond beach in Charlemont, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
No dog may be allowed to roam at large on another person's land without that person's permission, or on any portion of a public highway. The by-law names no leash and no leash length. Hunting and sporting dogs are excepted while working.
Getting in
Parking
Free
Natural river swimming area within Mohawk Trail State Forest (DCR); listed as unguarded all season (5/23–9/7/26). Mohawk Trail doesn't appear on DCR's parking-fee schedule, indicating free day-use parking (small lot). Campground fee…
Common questions
Is Cold River Pool in Charlemont open today?
Cold River Pool is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there parking at Cold River Pool, and what does it cost?
Free. Natural river swimming area within Mohawk Trail State Forest (DCR); listed as unguarded all season (5/23–9/7/26). Mohawk Trail doesn't appear on DCR's parking-fee schedule, indicating free day-use parking (small lot). Campground fee…
Can you swim at Cold River Pool?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Cold River Pool off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Cold River Pool?
No dog may be allowed to roam at large on another person's land without that person's permission, or on any portion of a public highway. The by-law names no leash and no leash length. Hunting and sporting dogs are excepted while working.