Plunkett Reservoir Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Hinsdale, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Dogs
Must be held firmly on a leash and accompanied by someone in full control whenever on public property in Hinsdale, recreation areas included; waste must be removed. Hunting, sporting and working dogs must still be restrained; service…
Managed by
Hinsdale Recreation Association (nonprofit)
General Town Hall line 413-655-2300. · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Plunkett Reservoir Beach in Hinsdale open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Do I need a sticker to park at the beach?
No. Plunkett Reservoir Beach does not require a resident parking sticker, unlike some other Berkshire town beaches.
Can you swim at Plunkett Reservoir Beach?
Plunkett Reservoir Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Plunkett Reservoir Beach?
Must be held firmly on a leash and accompanied by someone in full control whenever on public property in Hinsdale, recreation areas included; waste must be removed. Hunting, sporting and working dogs must still be restrained; service animals are exempt (Dog By-Law, Sections 4-5).