York Lake Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Monterey, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Free No fee stated. **Location correction confirmed:** York Lake is not in Monterey, it's in New Marlborough, MA, within Sandisfield State Forest (official DCR name "Sandisfield State Forest (York Lake)," Route 183 & East Hill Road, New…
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Dogs
"Under owner's control at all times"; no explicit leash-length language. Fines escalate $25/$50/$300, enforced under MGL c.40 section 21D. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Getting in
Parking
Free
CostNo fee stated. **Location correction confirmed:** York Lake is not in Monterey, it's in New Marlborough, MA, within Sandisfield State Forest (official DCR name "Sandisfield State Forest (York Lake)," Route 183 & East Hill Road, New…
DCR's York Lake page says parking is available but posts no fee figure, and the state fee schedule doesn't list this site; treat any specific dollar amount as unconfirmed. No dogs on the beach or lawn, no off-road vehicles.
Common questions
Is York Lake Beach in Monterey 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 parking at York Lake Beach, and what does it cost?
Free (No fee stated. **Location correction confirmed:** York Lake is not in Monterey, it's in New Marlborough, MA, within Sandisfield State Forest (official DCR name "Sandisfield State Forest (York Lake)," Route 183 & East Hill Road, New…). DCR's York Lake page says parking is available but posts no fee figure, and the state fee schedule doesn't list this site; treat any specific dollar amount as unconfirmed. No dogs on the beach or lawn, no off-road vehicles.
Can you swim at York Lake Beach?
Yes. York Lake 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 York Lake Beach?
"Under owner's control at all times"; no explicit leash-length language. Fines escalate $25/$50/$300, enforced under MGL c.40 section 21D. Posted signs at the site take precedence.