Lake Mattawa Beach is Orange's town swimming beach, a stocked lake with trout and salmon, a sandy beach, and a boat ramp at the corner of Holtshire Road and Beach Lane.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free for residents; non-resident fee unconfirmed
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Accessibility
Call the Orange Parks Department.
Dogs
No dog may be kept at large anywhere in town; owners and keepers must restrain their dog by suitable means. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Fishing
Allowed Stocked with trout and salmon; per state fishing season
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed Ice-out through fall, via the boat ramp
Managed by
Orange Parks Department (DPW)
(978) 544-1111 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree for residents; non-resident fee unconfirmedStickerUnconfirmed
Beach lot, Holtshire Road
Details unconfirmed
Beach lot, Holtshire Road
CostFree for residents; non-resident fee unconfirmedSpacesLimited on peak summer weekends
On Holtshire Road at Beach Lane
Access points along this beach
Beach entrance
Corner of Holtshire Road and Beach Lane
Boat ramp
Adjacent to the beach
Common questions
Is Lake Mattawa Beach in Orange 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.
Is Lake Mattawa Beach free?
Free for Orange residents; a non-resident seasonal fee has been reported in older records, but the current price wasn't confirmed.
Can I launch a boat at Lake Mattawa?
Yes, there's a boat ramp next to the beach.
Is there parking at Lake Mattawa Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (Free for residents; non-resident fee unconfirmed). Beach lot, Holtshire Road
Can you swim at Lake Mattawa Beach?
Lake Mattawa 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 Lake Mattawa Beach?
No dog may be kept at large anywhere in town; owners and keepers must restrain their dog by suitable means. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.