Furnace Colony is a freshwater pond beach in Pembroke, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town's beach pages before you go.
Common questions
Is Furnace Colony in Pembroke open today?
under a swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting; the sand stays open (updated 2026-08-14). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Furnace Colony?
Not today. Furnace Colony is under a swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-08-14). The beach itself stays open.