Mauserts Pond is a freshwater pond beach in Clarksburg, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $5 MA / $20 non-MA, late May-early Sept (Memorial Day-Labor Day peak season)
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Day use: sunrise to one half-hour after sunset, year-round. Campground office: 8am-10pm daily, mid-May to mid-October.
Season
Day-use area open year-round, sunrise to one half-hour after sunset; campground operates mid-May to mid-October
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed on trails; not allowed in the beach/swimming recreation area or the campground
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$5 MA / $20 non-MA, late May-early Sept (Memorial Day-Labor Day peak season)StickerNone; a MassParks annual pass covers the peak-season fee
North lot (beach)
Details unconfirmed
North lot (beach)
Cost$5 MA / $20 non-MA, late May-early Sept (Memorial Day-Labor Day peak season)Spaces~50 (2 accessible, 9 boat-trailer spots)
Closest lot to Mauserts Pond beach and the kayak/canoe launch
Access points along this beach
Nature center trailhead
Pond Loop Trail begins at the nature center on the east end
What's here
Facilities
Pavilion
Large pavilion by the pond, reservable for the day · $65/day
Nature center
Near the south lot; DCR occasionally runs interpretive programs and seasonal nature walks
Worth knowing
- Established in 1954; 368 acres of northern hardwood forest with views of the Hoosac Range, Mount Greylock, and the Green Mountains
- Good for cross-country skiing in winter; groomed roads around the camping area
Common questions
Is Mauserts Pond in Clarksburg open today?
Mauserts Pond 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.
Can I swim at Clarksburg State Park?
Yes, at the guarded sandy beach on Mauserts Pond, inside the roped swimming area, during the operating season.
Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails, but not in the beach area or the campground.
Yes, the campground has 45 to 46 sites with picnic tables and fire pits, open mid-May to mid-October, reservable through ReserveAmerica. Nightly rates were reported around $17 for Massachusetts residents and $54 for non-residents; confirm current rates before booking.
Is overnight parking allowed?
Campers park at their own reserved site.
What rules should I know at Mauserts Pond?
Dogs not allowed in the beach/recreation area or the campground. Swimming restricted to the designated roped swimming area.
Is there an entry fee at Mauserts Pond?
No, entry is free.