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
Water not monitored off-season
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?
York 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.
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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for York 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 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.