The second of Hopkinton State Park's two lifeguarded swim beaches, reached by a paved path down a hill from its parking area, smaller and quieter than Main Beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Park grounds/lots open 8am-8pm in summer; 8am-sunset rest of year
Season
Year-round park access; beach swim area seasonal only
Accessibility
Beach mat (Mobi-Mat) present at Upper Beach; no beach wheelchair confirmed here (wheelchairs are stationed at Lower Beach); paved path to restrooms/beach but it is a hill
Lifeguard
Lifeguards on duty in-season, roughly late May through Labor Day; exact daily hours not confirmed
Off duty · back late MayDogs
Dogs are not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless otherwise posted, and are not allowed in DCR parking areas. Elsewhere in the park they must be on-leash, tethered on a leash no longer than ten…
Banned now · back September 15Managed by
MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Hopkinton State Park office
508-435-4303 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Upper Beach parking lot
paved path down to beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Upper Beach, top of the paved access path
Not here
No concessions
concession stand is at Main Beach; not confirmed at Upper Beach
No showers
no public record found
No changing rooms
not confirmed
Common questions
Is Upper Reservoir Beach in Hopkinton 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 Upper Reservoir Beach less crowded than Main Beach?
It is generally described as the smaller, quieter of the park's two swim beaches, though no official visitor counts are published.
Are there restrooms at Upper Reservoir 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 Upper Reservoir Beach?
Routine water bacteria checks by park staff. Non-coast-guard-approved flotation devices prohibited.
Can you swim at Upper Reservoir Beach?
Yes. Upper Reservoir Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Upper Reservoir Beach?
Dogs are not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless otherwise posted, and are not allowed in DCR parking areas. Elsewhere in the park they must be on-leash, tethered on a leash no longer than ten feet.
Is there an entry fee at Upper Reservoir Beach?
No, entry is free.