Otis Reservoir Beach is a freshwater pond beach in Otis, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset as published by the National Weather Service, unless posted or permitted otherwise. Fishing, camping, snowmobiling and other authorized nighttime activities are not held…
Dogs
Not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless posted otherwise. Outside that window and that area a dog on DCR land must be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet,…
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Parking
No parking
No confirmable public swimming beach on Otis Reservoir itself for non-campers. Tolland State Forest, which sits on the reservoir, lists its only beach as "Campground with beach... (Campers Only)" and states on its official page…
Common questions
Is Otis Reservoir Beach in Otis open today?
Otis Reservoir 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 Otis Reservoir Beach, and what does it cost?
No parking. No confirmable public swimming beach on Otis Reservoir itself for non-campers. Tolland State Forest, which sits on the reservoir, lists its only beach as "Campground with beach... (Campers Only)" and states on its official page…
Can you swim at Otis Reservoir Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Otis Reservoir 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 Otis Reservoir Beach?
Not allowed in the designated swimming area from May 1 through September 15 unless posted otherwise. Outside that window and that area a dog on DCR land must be caged, bridled, or restrained on a leash or tether no longer than ten feet, never unattended or at large, and its waste carried out.…
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Otis Reservoir Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here.