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Top of the Lake Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedBoat Launch · Shutesbury, MA
Right now

A tiny (roughly 0.6-acre) town conservation lot off Merrill Drive at Lake Wyola's northeastern shore, built out with a boat launch, parking, and fencing; a picnic table was planned as a future addition.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Launch type
Small boat launch, fenced, with an adjacent parking area; scaled for car-top boats and kayaks rather than trailered motorboats.
Entry fee
Free
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, ice permitting
Fishing
Allowed per MA fishing regulations
Managed by
Shutesbury Conservation Commission (413) 259-3792 · Website

What's here

On site

Dock
Boat launch.

Not here

No picnic area
A picnic table was planned as a future addition.

Common questions

What kind of launch is Top of the Lake Conservation Area?
Small boat launch, fenced, with an adjacent parking area; scaled for car-top boats and kayaks rather than trailered motorboats.
Where do I park at Top of the Lake Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Top of the Lake Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
What rules should I know at Top of the Lake Conservation Area?
Personal watercraft banned lakewide.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking count). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-08-07. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.