DAR Campers Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Goshen, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Reservation required No separate beach fee; requires an active DAR State Forest campsite reservation ($17/night MA resident, $54/night non-resident)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Reservation required
CostNo separate beach fee; requires an active DAR State Forest campsite reservation ($17/night MA resident, $54/night non-resident)
Small beach on Upper Highland Lake reserved for registered campers only, within walking distance of campsites; not open to day-use public. No walk-in camping allowed.
Common questions
Is DAR Campers Beach in Goshen open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at DAR Campers Beach, and what does it cost?
Reservation required (No separate beach fee; requires an active DAR State Forest campsite reservation ($17/night MA resident, $54/night non-resident)). Small beach on Upper Highland Lake reserved for registered campers only, within walking distance of campsites; not open to day-use public. No walk-in camping allowed.
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