A sand swimming beach on Wallum Lake inside Douglas State Forest, with a roped-off swim area, double lifeguard stands, and picnic tables along the shore.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $9 MA resident / $30 non-resident, May 24-Oct 13; no charge rest of year
In effect now · free after Oct 13Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Sunrise to sunset; summer day-use hours generally run 9am-8pm.
Season
Forest open sunrise to sunset year-round; swimming closes after Labor Day.
Entry fee
Parking fee charged May 24 through Oct 13: $9 for MA-plated vehicles, $30 for out-of-state.
Accessibility
Accessible parking and restroom at the day-use area; one beach (sand) wheelchair is available on site.
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash in the forest but kept off the swimming beach and out of buildings.
Fishing
Allowed year-round per state fishing regulations
Managed by
MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, Douglas State Forest
(508) 476-7872 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$9 MA resident / $30 non-resident, May 24-Oct 13; no charge rest of yearStickerDCR Annual Parking Pass ($60/yr, MA residents) accepted
Douglas State Forest day-use lot
Douglas State Forest day-use lot
Cost$9 MA resident / $30 non-resident, May 24-Oct 13; no charge rest of yearSpacesunconfirmed
Mobile payment accepted via the YODEL app.
Access points along this beach
Wallum Lake Road day-use gate
Main vehicle entrance and fee area.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Day-use area near the beach
Picnic Area
Picnic tables and two reservable pavilions near the beach.
Common questions
Is Wallum Lake Beach in Douglas open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there a lifeguard at Wallum Lake Beach?
DCR staffs the swim area with lifeguards during the summer season, and swimming ends for the year after Labor Day.
Can I bring my dog to the beach?
Dogs are welcome elsewhere in the forest on a leash, but they are kept off the swimming beach itself.
Is there parking at Wallum Lake Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($9 MA resident / $30 non-resident, May 24-Oct 13; no charge rest of year). Douglas State Forest day-use lot
Are there restrooms at Wallum Lake Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Wallum Lake Beach?
Swim only in the lifeguarded, roped-off area. Dogs are not allowed on the swimming beach. Open fires and bonfires are prohibited outside designated grills.
Can you swim at Wallum Lake Beach?
Yes. Wallum Lake Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Is there an entry fee at Wallum Lake Beach?
Yes, Parking fee charged May 24 through Oct 13: $9 for MA-plated vehicles, $30 for out-of-state.