A tiny, unguarded roadside access point on the western shore of Little Benton Pond, reached by a crosswalk across Route 23. It is mainly a cartop boat put-in with a small patch of sand rather than a destination swim beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed unconfirmed
Managed by
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Getting in
Parking
Route 23 roadside
Details unconfirmed
Route 23 roadside
Spacesvery limited, roadside only
park along Rt 23 opposite the pond shore, look for the crosswalk
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Crosswalk across Route 23 opposite the roadside parking
Common questions
Is Benton Pond County Beach in Otis 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.
Can you swim at Benton Pond County Beach?
Benton Pond County 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.