The developed west-side entrance to Quabbin Park, with the DCR visitor center, Winsor Dam crest walk, and Enfield Lookout over the reservoir, reached from the Belchertown side of the Ware-Belchertown town line.
What to expect
Trails
Paved and gravel walking paths across Winsor Dam and around the visitor center; Enfield Lookout accessible by a short paved path.
Dogs
No dogs are allowed anywhere within Quabbin Park/Reservation.
Accessibility
Dam crest and Enfield Lookout paths are paved and generally accessible; interior forest roads/gates are unpaved.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Fishing
Allowed per annual DCR fishing season dates, permit required for boats at designated gates only, not this entrance
Managed by
DCR Division of Water Supply Protection
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On site
Restrooms
Restrooms present at the visitor center building.
Common questions
Are dogs allowed at Quabbin Park?
No, dogs are prohibited throughout Quabbin Park and the surrounding DCR watershed land.
Is there a fee to visit Winsor Dam?
No, entry to the visitor center and dam is free.
Can you fish or launch a boat here?
Not at this entrance. Boat and shore fishing access is at numbered DCR gates elsewhere around the reservoir, such as Gate 8, each with its own rules and permit requirements.
Is there an entry fee at Quabbin Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Quabbin Park?
No dogs are allowed anywhere within Quabbin Park/Reservation.
Is Quabbin Park wheelchair accessible?
Dam crest and Enfield Lookout paths are paved and generally accessible; interior forest roads/gates are unpaved.
What rules should I know at Quabbin Park?
No dogs allowed anywhere in Quabbin Park or Reservation. Swimming is not allowed in the reservoir.