Laurel Lake Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Erving, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
Erving's townwide leash bylaw does not apply here since this is Commonwealth-owned land, which follows DCR's own rules instead.
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed small-motor and non-motor boats share the lake with swimmers
Fishing
Allowed year-round per general DCR/MassWildlife rules
Managed by
MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Erving State Forest
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Access points along this beach
Beach sand entry
Short walk (about 0.1 mile) from the day-use parking lot.
Common questions
Is Laurel Lake Beach in Erving open today?
Laurel Lake Beach 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.
Do I need to pay to park?
Yes, a DCR day-use fee applies in season: $8 for Massachusetts residents, $30 for non-residents.
Can you swim at Laurel Lake Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Laurel Lake Beach 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 Laurel Lake Beach?
Erving's townwide leash bylaw does not apply here since this is Commonwealth-owned land, which follows DCR's own rules instead.